Lynne Reeves Griffin

Lynne Reeves Griffin – Editor

Editor, novelist, family counselor. Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, I love to help writers find the emotional heart of their stories.

Overview

For over twenty years I've coached writers of upmarket fiction, memoir, young adult, nonfiction health, education, and psychology to create submission worthy manuscripts. I'm interested in the depth and complexities of relationships, mental health, medical, trauma, childhood, adolescence, & family life issues.


As an experienced editor, I provide a thorough read, developmental edit, and coaching feedback to help you take your fiction and nonfiction writing to the next level. My clients have gone on to publish their work in every kind of publishing venue.


An internationally-recognized family and school counselor, I'm the author of over a dozen traditionally published books of fiction and nonfiction, published in ten countries, with vast book launch experience. I'm a regular media guest expert on television and radio discussing family relationships.


Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Parenting & Families Psychology
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2010 — Present

I'm interested in working with writers of upmarket fiction, memoir, young adult, nonfiction health, education, psychology, with a focus on the depth and complexities of relationships, mental health, medical trauma, childhood, adolescence, and family life issues. I'm especially adept at helping writers find the right structure for their projects and dig to the heart of the emotional narratives that drive their work.

Grub Street Writers

Jan, 2015 — Present

I teach fiction and nonfiction writing, as well as coach writers on how to successfully and authentically launch their books into the marketplace.

GrubStreet Writers

Jan, 2012 — Dec, 2015 (almost 4 years)

As program creator and facilitator, I helped debut authors market their books and develop their careers in effective and authentic ways. With individualized coaching, writers learned to break through the noise and confusion of social media and modern marketing techniques to devise a personalized campaign to launch their books and develop their careers.

Wheelock College

Sep, 2000 — Jun, 2015 (almost 15 years)

As faculty in the Department of Child Studies, I taught classes on psychology, interpersonal relationships, child development, and family studies. During this time, I also acted as the Visiting Scholar of Education in Singapore.

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Elaine Y.

Elaine Y.

Apr, 2024

Lynne was one of two editors I hired to give me an editorial analysis, and her work was superior. While I gave the first editor 5 stars across the board, Lynne deserves 6 stars if it were possible. I could tell from her analysis that she read by manuscript very carefully. She gave me great high level feedback as well as zoomed in on characters and sections in my manuscript that worked well, and...
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Kate B.

Kate B.

Apr, 2024

Lynne was fantastic to work with as a developmental editor - her notes were thorough, and her feedback was precise and constructive. My novel went from being a vague idea to a full outline and partial draft. Looking forward to working with her again
Rayveion M.

Rayveion M.

Apr, 2024

Working with Lynne has been a pleasure and her suggestions have given me the direction I needed to complete my manuscript. Her patience in getting me to understand the importance of structure and plotting has been helpful and that even if you are a traditional pantser, a little planning, in the beginning, can go a long way in the future. She read my work with intention and her feedback reflecte...
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Estela A.

Estela A.

Mar, 2024

Of all the people I was in touch with Lynne came to me as the wisest of them all. She has a very down-to-heart approach to work, does not deceive you by selling dreams and does not rush in. This is amazing in today's day and age. Without changing anything about my story, Lynne saved my idea by teaching me (and helping me with) POV. From now on, I'll be working much better, with much more focus...
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Sondra L.

Sondra L.

Mar, 2024

Lynne was the editor I needed, helping me to develop characters and storylines in a profession I knew nothing about. She is positive, encouraging, smart, and knowledgeable. She was always supportive and positive about my efforts, while holding me accountable to bringing the best I could.

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