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 79 reviews

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Kevin B.

Kevin B.

Jun, 2026

She was very helpful and patient with me answering all my questions during my vetting stage being a new author and this being a new experience for me. She was helpful with suggestions and edits and collaborative through the process as well as patience with my learning curve with MS as I usually w...
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Kory N.

Kory N.

Jun, 2026

Leya really did go above and beyond to make sure that everything was done exactly how I wanted it. She was very invested and passionate about my book, and it made working with her, an amazing partnership with response times usually in the same day. For the quality of work that I received, for the...
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Samantha S.

Samantha S.

May, 2026

Working with Leya was great! I never could have created a print ready draft of my manuscript without her. She also took the time to meet with me via Zoom and offer advice, which was really appreciated. If you're on the fence about editing, I can't stress enough how imperative it is! It's well wor...
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Madeleine M.

Madeleine M.

May, 2026

Leya was responsive and her edits were very clear and professional. She provided suggested sentences where appropriate and highlighted over used phrases. I enjoyed working with her and would use her in future projects.
kishanda S.

kishanda S.

May, 2026

Leya was a pleasure to work with. She is friendly, professional and supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask her to work on my next book. I highly recommend her services.

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