Rachel Small - Editor
Experienced editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, stories that move and inspire people, and travel adventures.
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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, books about spirituality and/or self-help, and travel adventures.
Languages
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Inspirational
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Travel
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Short Story
Women's Fiction
Certifications
- Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
Work experience
Editor
Self-employed
January, 2010
–
Present
(about 13 years)
Whether you’re a veteran author or an emerging writer, I can help you express your story, in your words, clearly and powerfully.
Portfolio (18 selected works)
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 wave is coming. Standing at the edge of the earth where the sand is swallowed up by the salty sea, I call for her… So begins a young ma... read more
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 good girl. At twenty-one, she has her whole future planned out. She’ll help her dad with their ranch until her childhood sweetheart finishes university. They’ll get married, take over the ranch, and live ha... read more
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 struggle to find their footing. Twenty years later, Ricky attends his first high school reunion, perhaps seeking an opportunity to rewrite ... read more
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, can allow us to overcome and carry on to live another day with an untortured heart.”This is the sentiment Dan Burns explores in his exciting new collection. Five stories and a novella highlight Burns’s ran... read more
Love in Every Letter
Lang, C. G.
Empty Your Backpack: Unpack Your Beliefs, Take Consistent Action, and Create a Life of Meaning
Demma, Sam, Small, Rachel, Smith, Mary Ann
The Garnet Earrings
Tucker, Tanja Davia
Time On Target
Don Marnock
Cartel honcho Diego “El Toro” Sandoval has grandiose dreams. He has handpicked from the cream of America’s teenaged Latino gangs and now having trained them with all the skills of his Mexican army Special Forces background, Sandoval is about to set them loose back in the US. There they will conduct assassinations and other covert operations in support of a drug trafficking channel that will ma... 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 journey to one of the most volatile parts of the Middle east to tell you the story of the ordinary people of Gaza. Gaza, a land where joy ... 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 rhymes, this book holds appeal for the masses.
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 more real and passionate than the life she’s living. But does this world, which holds the only man she could ever love, actually exist?W... read more
Chronicles of A Clocksmith
M. Doerner-Miller
One day, a bored little boy finds himself inside an old clock store. And while the boy is generally uninterested in most of the old and dusty clocks within the store, one particular clock strikes up his curiosity. And then everything changes for this bored little boy.Transported into a wonderful world of mystery and magic - this average little boy soon learns why he just might not be so averag... 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. With no help from the inept local police force, he’s drawn into investigating the murder himself, to clear his name. As Geoff finds out... 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 boyfriend. Except Shilpy is a seer, and able to see things that are far from ordinary.When a figure from Dusk's past visits she discovers... 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 his first go-kart race to his days at racing academy, the road to the biggest race in Teddy’s life is anything but smooth.Along the way... read more
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 illustrated by Stacey Dyer, AstroWed stems from her experience planning her own offbeat wedding, her knowledge from the tech industry, and c... 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 long ago conquered anger and interstellar travel. Virtually indistinguishable from us, they hide in plain sight. They live in our neighborh... read more
Rachel has 78 reviews
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Rachel was amazing to work with. As a first timer on this platform, not to mention this process, I was given a clear outline of what to expect from every step and stage of the editorial process. Rachel was prompt with her correspondence, and very understanding of moving timelines on my part. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Cave Marie, February 2023
I think she's outstanding at what she does because, for me as a writer, maintaining the voice is essential in the editing process, and she's superb at that. That's not an easy thing when the writer comes from another culture. So it's a true challenge for an editor.
Jorge San Martin Zambrano
Jorge San Martin, December 2022
Rachel could NOT have been better. She quickly recognized my writing voice and made sure it came through. If/when I write another book, I will want to work with Rachel again. She made what could have been a nerve-wracking experience, into a fun time. Her comments were on point, her rewording was always great. I am a Rachel fan.
Josh Kraft, December 2022
Rachel is a highly-skilled editor. She has a mastery of the English language and is very reliable and professional. Her insight was excellent. She really took the time to understand my writing style and make it better. I look forward to working with her again.
Thomas L., December 2022
Rachel has been a delight to work with. This project was completed in three stages. She agreed timely deadlines and met every one. Her feedback was really helpful, and useful and really strengthened the writing. And all the way through she has been friendly and personable.
Thank you Rachel - I look forward to working with you again.
Maria Iliffe-Wood, December 2022
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