Rebecca Andersen

Rebecca Andersen – Editor

200+ books in print & 15+ years in publishing. I help storytellers turn messy drafts into page-turners that readers can’t put down.

Overview

I’m Rebecca, a thoughtful and intuitive editor with over 15 years in major trade publishing, including work on numerous New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. I specialize in copyediting and proofreading contemporary and historical fiction, with a particular love for YA fantasy and women’s fiction. My goal is to make your manuscript clean, consistent, and publication-ready while preserving your unique voice.

I check every detail, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, continuity, and style, while protecting your voice and the rhythm of your prose. I flag anything that might distract or confuse a reader, and I keep an eye on consistency in tone, character details, and worldbuilding. My goal is simple: to help you present your story at its very best, ready for agents, publishers, or self-publication.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Editorial Freelancers Association
  • Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
  • American Copy Editor’s Society
  • Bachelor's Degree, English Literature
  • Master's Certificate, Strategic Communication

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2013 — Present
I provide comprehensive editing services, including copy editing and proofreading, focused on strengthening structure, voice, and clarity to engage readers. I collaborate closely with authors to guide manuscripts through revision, ensuring alignment with style standards and supporting authors with clear feedback and revision plans. My approach is client-centered, balancing big-picture insight with detailed editorial care to help authors achieve their vision.

Sourcebooks

May, 2014 — May, 2017 (about 3 years)
Managed editorial production of 70+ titles per year across trade, B2B, and educational markets, ensuring editorial quality, brand alignment, and on-time delivery. Acted as editorial lead for multi-contributor projects, coordinating with 40+ internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements and content standards. Oversaw bookmaking from manuscript to final files, ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and visual presentation across diverse formats (fiction, gift, calendar, nonfiction, and educational titles). Championed editorial clarity and workflow efficiency during a period of rapid list growth and evolving internal systems.

Integra

May, 2013 — Jun, 2014 (about 1 year)
I led the editorial production of K–12 and collegiate educational materials, including textbooks and digital resources, ensuring quality and consistency across teams and vendors. Acting as the key liaison between authors, designers, and production, I coordinated schedules and maintained style guide standards to deliver content on time and aligned with educational goals.

Portfolio

Oath of the Chosen (Deluxe Edition)

Holleman, Nicole

Cosmo Reads

Copy Editing
The Witch

McFadden, Freida

Poisoned Pen Press

Proofreading
The Sisters of Crimson House: A Novel

Anderson Sweazy, Melissa

Sourcebooks Landmark

Proofreading
If We Survive the Night (The Dead Weight Book 1)

Salazar, Jo

Sourcebooks Fire

Copy Editing
She Had Enough: A Novel

Grey, Stacie

Poisoned Pen Press

Proofreading
Written in Starlight

Ibañez, Isabel

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Like Fire We Burn (Winter Dreams, 2)

Dade, Ayla

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Copy Editing
Like Snow We Fall (Winter Dreams Book 1)

Dade, Ayla

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Copy Editing
A Dangerous Game (Kiss Me Like You Love Me Book 2)

Shell, Kira

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Copy Editing
Let the Game Begin (Kiss Me Like You Love Me Book 1)

Shell, Kira

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Copy Editing
Bone Thief, The (Bone Charmer, 2)

Shields, Breeana

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Dragonblood Ring

Ortiz, Amparo

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Anything But Fine

Madden, Tobias

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

Thomson, Hayli

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Gathering Dark, The: An Anthology of Folk Horror

Waters, Erica

Page Street YA

Proofreading
Extra Witchy (Fix-It Witches, 3)

Aguirre, Ann

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Proofreading
The Duke in Question (Daring Dukes, 3)

Howard, Amalie

Sourcebooks Casablanca

Proofreading
The Poison Grove: A Novel

Johnson, Jill

Poisoned Pen Press

Copy Editing
Breathe In, Bleed Out

McAuley, Brian

Poisoned Pen Press

Copy Editing

Rebecca has 6 reviews

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Connor M.

Connor M.

Jul, 2026

Rebecca did a great job with my proofread, and I really appreciated the insight and attention to detail that went beyond just checking for spelling and grammar. Rebecca worked to get the essence of the project right, not just the technical rules.
Connor M.

Connor M.

Jul, 2026

Rebecca did a great job with my proofread, and I really appreciated the insight and attention to detail that went beyond just checking for spelling and grammar. Rebecca worked to get the essence of the project right, not just the technical rules.
Nicola S.

Nicola S.

May, 2026

I had a really good gut feeling about Rebecca from the onset, but she honestly far exceeded my expectations. We had fairly elaborate discussions before ever agreeing to work together, she answered all of my questions with detail, provided very clean and professional packages that outlined her pro...
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Marnie R.

Marnie R.

Mar, 2026

I just finished making all the suggested edits to my manuscript from my AMAZING copy-editor Rebecca Anderson. I got so lucky to find Rebecca, who is not only an expert in historical fiction, but is also a WWII scholar, and so very knowledgeable about the story's subject matter. As an editor, tho...
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Arthur J.

Arthur J.

Mar, 2026

I loved working with Rebecca. She was everything I could've hoped for on my first manuscript, plus more. Her suggestions are right on the head, and her work is uplifting and immediately raises the value of whatever she is working on.

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