Rachel Pickett

Rachel Pickett – Editor

Fantasy and suspense editor with a focus on author relationships. Taking your work from creative genius to polished and publication ready.

Overview

With years of experience as a high school English teacher and freelance copy editor, I’ve worked with writers of all ages and skill levels to refine the details that will bring their stories to life. I’m passionate about collaborating closely with authors to ensure every edit aligns with their unique vision and voice.

Detail-oriented and thoughtful, I’ve helped polish manuscripts for Indie authors across multiple genres including suspense, fantasy, and women's fiction. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than helping transform an author’s creative genius into a finished work ready to be shared with the world.

I'll communicate throughout the process to ensure you receive a manuscript that is delivered on time, meticulously edited, and carefully aligned with your unique style and needs.

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Mystery & Crime Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2020 — Present
I have delivered meticulous, high quality edits on full-length novels in a variety of genres. I have communicated clearly and openly with authors to ensure edits align with their vision and meet their expectations. All edits have been completed on time, many on rushed deadlines.

Hillcrest High School and Century High School

Aug, 2007 — Jun, 2011 (almost 4 years)
I taught grammar, writing, and literary analysis to high school sophomores and juniors. I strengthened my editing skills and teaching through professional development courses and constant use.

Portfolio

This Side of Dark

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Hatched: Dragon Farmer (Hatched Series)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Hatched: Dragon Speaker (Hatched Series Book 3)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Lost in Owl Creek (Owl Creek Series Book 3)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Hunt at Owl Creek (Owl Creek Series Book 2)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
What Comes After

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Gleam of Crown (The Wallkeeper Trilogy Book 3)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Burden of Power (The Wallkeeper Trilogy Book 1)

Hahn, Caren

Seventy-Second Press

Copy Editing

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