Lauren Riebs

Lauren Riebs – Editor

Freelance and in-house copy editor and proofreader specializing in speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and young adult.

Overview

I currently work in production editorial for one of the top five publishing houses in the US, working on bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles, including adult thriller, mystery, romance, young adult, and more. My freelance proofreading and copy editing clients include other top publishers, so I am well versed in the standards and style of bestselling fiction.


I'd love to bring this experience to help perfect your work. Using the standard tools of the top publishers, Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, I will comb through your work with a close eye for detail, from typos and punctuation errors to querying style and story inconsistencies. With a copy edit or proofread, I will give your work an extra polish and shine---without changing any of your plot, story, or style.


I am open to editing almost any fiction material, and some nonfiction upon request. I prefer to work on proofreading and copyediting projects, but if you have another project in mind, I am open to discussing.


Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Science Fiction Short Story Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • University of Washington, Certificate in Editing

Work experience

St. Martin's Publishing Group / Macmillan

May, 2021 — Present

I work as a production editor for conversions and originals and a managing editor to maintain schedules across various imprints.

Self-employed

Aug, 2020 — Present

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Nicola T.

Nicola T.

Mar, 2023

I'm so happy I found Lauren! I hired her as a proofreader and she did such an amazing job. I had a great copyeditor and Lauren still caught things that were missed, and she also caught some plot pieces that definitely took a sharp eye to spot. She's a phenomenal partner with great communication and got everything back on time, if not early. I had her do all three books of my trilogy, and she ev...
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Lauren R.
Thanks, Nicola! I loved working with you, and your books were a true delight to read—the cliffhangers always kept me dangling for more!! I look forward to reading anything you come up with next.

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