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 97 reviews

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Jose L.

Jose L.

Sep, 2026

Leya copyedited my debut novel, County Road 8, across two full rounds, and I would hire her again without hesitation. Her line work is meticulous. Punctuation, consistency, styling, and hundreds of small corrections that made the manuscript cleaner without ever flattening the voice. When I pushed...
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Russ R.

Russ R.

Aug, 2026

It's hard to know if it was just unsure expectations or not being specific enough in my ask as a first time writer, but I thought the work would be more thorough and should have probably used someone familiar with the subject matter to insure that. Can't speak to value (first time) but communica...
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Rebecca L.

Rebecca L.

Aug, 2026

I will use her again soon, very easy to work with and helped me a lot! I had a lot of red (nistakes)and now its all good.
Edyta K.

Edyta K.

Aug, 2026

Working with Leya was a wonderful experience from start to finish! She treated my manuscript with so much care, kept to the schedule, and went above and beyond by offering thoughtful feedback and helpful editing tips. She was encouraging, professional, and a true pleasure to collaborate with. I h...
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William G.

William G.

Aug, 2026

What a professional, yet warm experience having Ms. Booth read my manuscript. Ms. Booth is articulate, thorough, and easy to understand.

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