Robin LeeAnn

Robin LeeAnn – Editor

Passionate editor of award-winning indie novels. I want to help turn your book into something you've always dreamed of.

Overview

Hello! I'm Robin.


I started editing in 2016 as a nonfiction assistant editor for the North Texas Review. In 2019, I became a copyeditor and proofreader for Unsolicited Press before diving into freelancing full time in 2021. I have a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing and three editing certificates, including a copyediting certificate from UC San Diego Extension.


Now, I'm a freelance sci-fi and fantasy (SFF) editor of award-winning indie novels. I'm especially interested in stories that feature LGBTQIA+/queer and disabled characters. I’m also a member of three professional organizations, and I constantly attend webinars and conferences to stay current and informed.


I look forward to reading your story!


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“Robin is without a doubt one of the best editors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She not only catches grammatical errors, but she also pays attention to story structure and readability. I know exactly how long a piece of work will take her as she always communicates her ETA and meets that ETA. She is efficient, quick, and helpful, and she is worth every penny!”

— Danielle Harward


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I was a newbie writer who just finished writing their first manuscript and was looking for a really good editor on Reedsy to get my book polished up and ready for publishing. Instead of finding a really good editor, I found an absolutely amazing editor with Robin!


When I first messaged Robin and inquired about her services, I explained I was on disability and needed time to save up for the project and also needed help in making monthly payment plans. Robin went above and beyond with this and set up very easy payment plans to help me out.


As far as her work on editing my manuscript is concerned, I cannot sing her praises enough! Robin meticulously went through every sentence of my book with a fine-tooth comb, editing the book in such a marvelous way that it now reads a million times better than I could have ever imagined it could! Throughout the manuscript, Robin wrote many notes praising me about how I had written some sentences, while offering well-thought-out critiques with many examples of how others could be improved on. She even caught a few mistakes I had not realized were even in my book and helped me change and improve them.


After Robin finished and returned the edits, she also wrote me a long letter explaining her editing process, reviewing my characters and highlighting my manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses to help me improve it even further.


In the end, Robin took my manuscript and turned it from an uncut diamond to a glistening gem, and I simply cannot thank her enough. I highly recommend Robin! She is an amazing, five-star editor who goes out of her way to help writers out and does such a wondrous job! Thank you, Robin, for everything!

— Joshua Diamond

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Dystopian Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Picture Books Time Travel Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Restoration: Shelf Media Group’s 2022 Top Notable Indies
  • Seaside Magic: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
  • Seaside Magic: The World of The Mirror: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
  • Seaside Magic: And The Binding Curse: Won first place in YA Fantasy at The BookFest
  • Puffy Ball: Won second place in Children's Holidays at The BookFest
Certifications
  • In-Depth Editing Certificate
  • Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
  • University of California San Diego Extension Copyediting Certificate
  • Member of ACES: The Society for Editing
  • Member of Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
  • Member of LGBTQ+ Editors Association

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2021 — Present

o Provides manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and proofreading services
o Provides query packages

Unsolicited Press

Apr, 2019 — Sep, 2022 (over 3 years)

o Had edited over 20 manuscripts independently while following house style
o Met deadlines 100% of the time

University of North Texas Press

Sep, 2018 — Dec, 2018 (3 months)

o Joined in on many press meetings, including book launches
o Worked one-on-one in the acquisitions, editorial, and marketing departments

North Texas Review

Sep, 2016 — May, 2018 (over 1 year)

o Collaborated with readers and editors to select journal submissions
o Edited and wrote constructive feedback for over 50 submissions
o Promoted to the nonfiction editor after one year

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Project Exodus (The Sound Shaper Series)

Gerlach, Jesse

Independently published

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Restoration

Bradbury, Sam

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Seaside Magic

Schneider, Vianlix-Christine

Independently published

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
The Daughter of Atlantis

June, Amelia

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Butterfly: A Siblings’ Story

Thompson, Christopher

Christopher Thompson

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
The Code of N - The Ancient Ones, Volume 1

Joseph, Daniel

Independently published

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Across the Border

Schuff, Scott

BookBaby

Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Year Zero (Revolution's Children)

Lugo, David Dean

Spinning Monkey Press

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Time Warden

Barth, Nora

Editorial Assessment
Made with Reedsy
The Testimony of Bendigo Fletcher

Jacobs, Keira F

Ironcroft Publishing

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
The Road to Nowhere (The Brookshire Saga Book 1)

Ivy, LaRae L

BookBaby

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
A God of Dark and Sorrow

Nester, Beasley

Bee Publishing

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
SUBLIME: Initial Recruits

White, Mark

Mark White

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Cosmo's Flying Funnel Cakes

Jannotta, Allyson

Allyson Jannotta

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Puffy Ball

Schneider, Vianlix-Christine

979-8-9869239-0-1

Copy Editing Proofreading
The Crystalline Crucible

Rowan, Adam

Spinning Monkey Press

Copy Editing Proofreading

Robin has 101 reviews

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Jon F.

Jon F.

Aug, 2024

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This is my first time to work with Robin (my second book) and I'm glad I chose her for the copy edit. When you receive her edits back in your manuscript, there's no question that she's not only measured and understood the forest, but she's had the trees under a microscope, too. While there's plenty of guidance in her comments, she doesn't make you feel like she's trying to take the story away f...
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Cedric L.

Cedric L.

Mar, 2024

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I definitely recommend Robin for any edits you’d need. This is my second time working with her and her notes and changes still blow my mind. She’s well organized and communication was easy and available.
Doug H.

Doug H.

Dec, 2023

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Wow... just... wow... It's really hard to describe what I received from Robin. I paid for the full package and what was provided was so much more than I expected. Okay. Professionalism - great! Communication - great! Everything was great. My favorite part of the editing was her comments and WHY she made the comment. As a new short story writer, this is invaluable information. I can no...
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Chase M.

Chase M.

Mar, 2025

Robin was great! She delivered everything in a timely manner and was open for questions long after that. Her edits really helped me hone in the story! I would definitely work with her again.
Steven T.

Steven T.

Feb, 2025

Robin went above and beyond. Easy to work with, highly recommended.

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