Stephanie Haynes

Stephanie Haynes – Editor

Detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader, specializing in romance & fantasy genres. Let's polish your story to be its best version!

Overview

I am an avid reader, averaging 150 books a year, and copy editing and proofreading are some of my favorite activities. I am detail-oriented, and I strive to provide you with high-quality, individualized service with quick turnarounds.

I have over 10 years' experience editing and proofreading reports and various government documents. Five years ago, I merged my love of reading and experience with editing to copy edit and proofread fiction works in multiple romance, paranormal, and fantasy subgenres.

I enjoy helping to ensure stories are polished and ready for release without taking away the author’s voice. So much time has been invested in your stories by the time it is ready for an editor. You deserve an editor who can help polish your story without trying to change it into something different.

I can help you by focusing on checking and correcting any punctuation and grammatical errors, story and sentence flow, as well as ensuring plot and character voice consistency. For each editing round, I provide track changes and inline comments to explain why the change is proposed.

I love what I do and look forward to working with you to help your project or manuscript become its best version.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Dark Romance Fantasy Paranormal Romance Romantic Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • General Proofreading: Theory and Practice (Proofread Anywhere)
  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2020 — Present
Copy edited and proofread 85 manuscripts for multiple independent/self publishing authors. Collaborated with authors in multiple sub-genres of romance, fantasy, and science fiction.

US Army/US Space Force

Sep, 2010 — May, 2026 (over 15 years)
Created and edited risk analysis reports, project and system plans, security classification guides, and other government documents. Retiring from the military in Spring 2026 to continue editing full time.

Portfolio

Copy Editing Proofreading
Forbidden Honor

Dawson, May

Amazon Digital Services

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The Musician and the Mogul: A Romantic Suspense Novel

DuLac, Diane

Mountain Orchid Publishing

Proofreading
Shadows Unbound: A Mystical Romance Novel

DuLac, Diane

Mountain Orchid Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading

Stephanie has 19 reviews

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Olga Z.

Olga Z.

May, 2026

Stephanie was a phenomenal help in getting my novel ready for publishing! Her feedback was extremely helpful and I sincerely hope we can work together again in the future :) Thank you!!
S.M. S.

S.M. S.

May, 2026

Stephanie was absolutely amazing! She caught so many important details and did a fantastic job with the copy edits for my second book. I’m heading into week three of ARCs and haven’t had a single reader reach out about a typo or mistake. I’m truly so grateful for her hard work and attention to de...
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Jillian C.

Jillian C.

Apr, 2026

Working with Stephanie for the third time has been nothing short of fantastic! She has a sharp eye for detail and an incredible knack for making my writing clearer and more engaging without losing my voice. Each round of edits feels like a fresh perspective that elevates the story to the next lev...
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Santita D.

Santita D.

Apr, 2026

Stephanie made first experience with a proofreader seamless. She was flexible, responsive, meticulous, and kind. I am confident with the manuscript I have now, and I owe that to her.
Brooke M.

Brooke M.

Feb, 2026

Working with Stephanie on my manuscript was a great experience! Her edits strengthened the clarity, flow, and overall polish of my writing while respecting my voice. Communication was prompt and thoughtful, and her feedback was both insightful and encouraging. I would gladly work with her again a...
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