Leya Booth

Leya Booth – Editor

What a life! I get to edit books--especially true crime, self-help, and dark fiction--and gently help authors share their passions.

Overview

I have been a professional editor for over 10 years. From line editing to proofreading, I have worked on almost every genre of book from true crime to self help, from memoirs to horror. While I will edit anything, I especially love true crime, dark fiction, self help and other nonfiction. I edit in "American" English, European English, Australian English, and Canadian English.

I believe in teamwork throughout the editing process. This is your book, and I want to honor your voice, your vision, your message. I offer gentle critiques and positive encouragement as we work together to ensure your book is the best it can be.

In my spare time, I commune with my menagerie of cat muses and do jigsaw puzzles.

Do you have a book on paper but no computer version of it? Whether it is hand written or typed, I can also help you get your document back onto the computer, and edited cleanly.

Do you have an audiobook that needs proofreading? I can do that too.

I enthusiastically recommend Leya as a both a copy editor and story editor. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and command of language makes me a better writer. - Eric Miller; Writer, Editor, and Publisher; Big Time Books

Leya has worked on several of my manuscripts over the years. She is a whip smart editor, thorough, and always a reliable professional. - Harry Shannon, Author of the Mick Callahan Series

I have retained the services of Leya for several years as a general editor, copy editor, and proofreader. Yes, she’s a triple-threat in the editing world. Leya is efficient and proficient. She is careful and knowledgeable. She has the editor’s “ear” that hears clunky dialogue and recalls prior passages that affect the logic of later ones. I recommend her wholeheartedly for editing and/or proofreading. - Paul Levine; Amazon Number One Bestselling Author of the "Jake Lassiter" and "Solomon vs. Lord" series.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Horror Legal Thriller Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement True Crime
Languages
English (AUS)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2011 — Present
As Editor in Chief for Genius Book Services, a subsidiary of Genius Books and Media, Inc., I manage a team of editors. I work with authors from wherever they are - from a kernel of an idea through a nearly completed manuscript - to ensure that through proper grammar and spelling their book carries the message they intend to share.

Leya has 106 reviews

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Ricardo S.

Ricardo S.

Nov, 2026

Leya,was the best. Very responsive and helpful.
Kasidee R.

Kasidee R.

Nov, 2026

Leya was amazing to work with. I felt like she was invested in my story and provided really high-quality work. I felt like my story was in the right hands with her. Thank you for your support!
Michael H.

Michael H.

Nov, 2026

Leya was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive with any questions I had and never made me feel as though I was being a bother. She caught many errors that I and others that had read my book missed. I would highly recommend Leya and will hopefully be able to work with her in the future.
John O.

John O.

Oct, 2026

Leya was outstanding in so many ways. I tend to second- and third-guess my work, and she was patient as I worked through the writing process. She was supportive, caring, and encouraging, while giving me the effective feedback I needed to complete my book. Thanks to her work, I have now published ...
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Judy B.

Judy B.

Oct, 2026

Leya even sent a video withng directionfor reviewingew thdocumentent. For someone like me who isn't tech-savvy, it was wonderful. She was prompt, gave very good suggestions, and was very professional. I would use her again.

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