Janet Fix – Editor

As much as editing has structure—style guides, defined phases, industry standards—it’s also a wonderfully creative partnership. Let's make sure your book doesn’t just enter the world ... but shines! Writing isn’t just a moneymaking opportunity; it’s part of your life’s legacy. To be a writer and share a high-quality book that entertains, informs, and moves your readers is a rare gift. My job is to help you deliver exactly that.

My wordshaping journey began with poetry, then journalism, and later in the medical field, but my true passion emerged about fifteen years ago when I began helping novelists shape and publish their stories. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of editing hundreds of indie titles—many of them bestsellers and award winners. I believe the best editing relationships feel almost magical, when an editor truly meshes with an author’s unique talent and vision. That’s the blend I strive for with every connection.

While I’ve worked across many genres, my specialties are in the mystery/thriller/suspense categories, spanning a wide range of subgenres. In nonfiction, I particularly enjoy novels for personal transformation and growth as well as memoirs—especially uncovering the best way to tell and honor a person’s life story. I’m well-versed in the Chicago Manual of Style and keep current with book industry trends, though flexibility is important to any creative endeavor.

I’m experienced in every stage of editing—from big-picture developmental analysis to line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. If you’re unsure what level your manuscript needs, we can talk it through and find the right fit together.

Words are my passion. Helping you shape yours into something powerful and unforgettable is the heart of what I do—and I’d be honored to do it with you.