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 88 reviews

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John T.

John T.

Jul, 2026

Leya is easy to work with. she is a professional that I appreciate. Her thinking is helpful.
Peter M.

Peter M.

Jul, 2026

A pleasure to work with. Very professional, extremely helpful, and maintained excellent communication throughout. Delivered on time. Highly recommended.
Jessica L.

Jessica L.

Jul, 2026

I only put three for value simply because I think there needs to be CAD options. Trying to figure out how much I needed to convert was stressful. Other than that Leya Booth was reasonably priced. And she is exceptional. I will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to others as well. ...
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Mahmoud A.

Mahmoud A.

Jul, 2026

Leya delivered exactly what I hired her for. My book uses recurring technical terminology across 240+ pages, and I needed a proofreader who could keep all of it consistent. She did. She came in two days ahead of schedule with only 2 marginal comments across the entire manuscript. Both were sharp...
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Mathew P.

Mathew P.

Jul, 2026

Greate work!

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