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 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 59 reviews

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Lacey D.

Lacey D.

Feb, 2026

Very happy with Leya's work. She was very quick to respond and was able to work within my budget. Her feedback was helpful and she is very knowledgeable within her field. This was my first manuscript and I am not familiar with different files and platforms and she was really helpful in explaining...
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Shahid M.

Shahid M.

Feb, 2026

"Fast, sharp, and meticulous. Leya took a complex manuscript and polished it to a mirror shine. Her feedback was always constructive, and she has a great sense for how a reader moves through a text. Highly recommended for anyone who wants their work to look professional."
Ashanti J.

Ashanti J.

Jan, 2026

Leya is very knowledgeable about the book industry and provided me with valuable insights and helpful tools to move my book forward. I can't wait to release it and share it with the world.
Stefanie S.

Stefanie S.

Jan, 2026

From the very start, I felt incredibly supported by Leya. Her patience and clear, easy communication made the whole process far less daunting. Her kindness, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and efficiency were exactly what I was looking for. She went above and beyond, and I would wholehear...
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Angel S.

Angel S.

Jan, 2026

I think Leya was detailed about the process which was nice. She told me she may have the project finished early or on time and she finished it 2 days early. I wish she utilized all the time needed to get the project done so she could do it as thoroughly as possible... because going over her work,...
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