Rachel Small

Rachel Small – Editor

Experienced book editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, as well as narratives that inspire and prompt exploration.

Overview

Your vision, my insight.

I see the author-editor relationship as a collaborative one with space for conversation, and I provide professional and reliable editing services with the writer's vision top of mind.

Over the years, I've worked with numerous authors of both fiction and nonfiction, and I particularly enjoy literary and women's fiction, creative nonfiction, and books about spirituality and/or self-help.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Inspirational Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction Short Story Women's Fiction
Languages
English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2010 — Present
Whether you’re a veteran author or an emerging writer, I can help you express your story, in your words, clearly and powerfully.

Portfolio

Eight Weeks Later: A Novel

London, G.T.

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Your Balanced and Bold Life: Work Less, Live More, and Be Your Best

Olson, Stacey

AIMPATH Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Made with Reedsy
Three Days in Amsterdam

Tucker, Tanja

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Love in Every Letter

Lang, C. G.

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
The Garnet Earrings

Tucker, Tanja Davia

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Empty Your Backpack: Unpack Your Beliefs, Take Consistent Action, and Create a Life of Meaning

Demma, Sam

Developmental Editing
Grace: Stories and a Novella

Dan Burns

“We’re all flawed and confronted daily with sometimes slight but often apparently insurmountable challenges. But if we dig deep, what we unearth from the depths of our souls, if we’re lucky, c... read more
Proofreading
All But What's Left

Carrie Mumford

A childhood marred by tragedy. An uncertain future. One summer that changes everything. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, Hannah Tatum grows up wanting nothing more than to be a go... read more
Copy Editing
The Crossing: A Novel

Michael Doane

The Debut Novel From Michael Doane Written in the same tradition as On the Road and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Michael Doane’s The Crossing explores what it means to exist in 21st century America. She’s out on a pier, deep in the ocean. A tidal... read more
That's Another Story: A Novel

London, G.T.

Made with Reedsy
Lealtad

Zambrano, Jorge San Martin

Jorge San Martin Zambrano

Band of Wild Ones

Daniel Pertschuk

Ricky Green is a restless teenager with a penchant for trouble. When the Beatles invade America, Ricky and his three friends form a band, hoping to reap fame and fortune. But amidst the profound cultural and political upheaval of the sixties, the Wild Ones str... read more
The Angriest Angel

Christopher Halt

"A sci-fi series opener with ADHD as a key component that deserves all the attention it can get.”-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)They’ve lived among us for decades without incident. Until now.The Caelans are a nonviolent and technically advanced people who lon... read more
AstroWed: The Universe's Most Kickass Wedding Planning Workbook (Volume 1)

Stacey Dyer

Holy sh*t! You’re engaged! Your heart starts to race. You feel terribly overwhelmed. Now what? Enter AstroWed, Earth’s first space-themed wedding-planning workbook ready to make those checklists work FOR you rather than AGAINST you. Written, designed, and illu... read more
Chasing Checkers

Christopher Hinchcliffe

Teddy “Chex” Clark has been racing cars since he was seven. He’s always dreamed of driving professionally. But when an old friend calls him out of the blue and offers him the chance to make his dream a reality, Teddy can’t help but ask himself—is he ready?From... read more
The Gifts of Fate: A Star of Fate Novella

David T Myers

When dark forces threaten the fates of Gods and men, a troubled psychic may be their only hope.Shilpy Chopra finally has the ordinary life she always dreamed of: a quiet job at a Sydney bookstore, good friends, and then there's Dusk - her perfect and devoted b... read more
Island in the Clouds (Bequia Perspectives Book 1)

Susan M. Toy

The dead body in the pool is putting a serious dent in Geoff’s morning. An ex-pat property manager on the Caribbean island of Bequia, Geoff doesn’t want a spotlight shone on the secret past he left behind in Canada, but now he’s the suspect in a brutal murder.... read more
Of the Dragonfly

Audrey Gene

Evangeline May Sinclair is an intelligent young woman with a promising future in a large corporation. Though she has every reason to be happy, she has always felt insubstantial and out of place.Gradually, her dreams begin to reveal an existence that seems far ... read more
BawBs Raven Feathers (Vol III)

Robert Chomany

BawB's Raven Feathers is pure and simple. It kickstarts moments of self-reflection and inner peace, drawing on nostalgia while pushing the reader to live in the present and dream of tomorrow. Alternating brief chapters of prose with perfectly rhythmic, adult r... read more
In Gaza I Dare To Dream

Rana Shubair

In 'In Gaza, I Dare to Dream', Rana vividly recounts details of her own life under Israeli Occupation, aggression and the Gaza Siege. The daily suffering of the Palestinian people is seldom mentioned in mainstream media, therefore, the author takes you on a jo... read more

Rachel has 101 reviews

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Janine P.

Janine P.

Apr, 2025

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What does any writer hope for in an editor? Conventional wisdom dictates that writers need an editor to catch the writer’s mistakes, suggest the removal of parts that slow the story and detract from its momentum. Rachel does all that, yes, and so much more. Because she relates to the particular g...
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Tanja T.

Tanja T.

Jan, 2025

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This is my third collaboration with Rachel and once again, she has delivered a manuscript well edited, filled with great suggestions for enhancement. I love how she embraces my voice and finds ways to perfect the momentum of the storyline. Thank you Rachel.
Charmaine P.

Charmaine P.

Oct, 2021

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Rachel’s suggestions are incredibly thoughtful and amazing! I mean, to capture me so well! My gosh, what a gift! Her attention to detail is astounding. That includes something as simple as a slight change in format to make certain sentences and phrases more effective. Have I already mentioned how...
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Kira H.

Kira H.

Dec, 2025

Reading through Rachel's changes, suggestions and comments was like receiving a masterclass in line editing. If/when I write another book, I will ask her to be on the team. Her edits brought clarity while retaining my voice. Her precision was such that when I accepted an edit in track changes mod...
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Jorge S.

Jorge S.

Dec, 2025

Rachel's the best!!! She makes collaboration in complex projects easy. It's an absolute joy to work with her.

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