Rita Ray – Editor

You’ve taken care of the big picture, and your story is structurally sound—the plot, characters, and themes are solid. Now it’s time to focus on the details. That’s where I come in. As a line editor, copyeditor, and proofreader, I help refine your manuscript—line by line, word by word—without losing your voice.

✏️ Experienced Copyeditor & Proofreader

I’ve been helping writers bring their stories to life since 2016. My clients include indie authors, publishers (including a Big Five publisher), Fortune 500 companies, and even fellow editors. But fiction is my passion—especially young adult, contemporary, sci-fi, and fantasy.

✏️ Trained & Always Learning

My BA in English has been invaluable in my editing career, but a formal education is just the foundation—in order to become an editor, I had to build on it. Training (and continual training) is required. My first professional job where I took on editorial duties was at a regional magazine, and I am proud to say that I’ve grown as an editor since then. I keep up to date on industry trends as a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), ACES, the Editors Tea Club (ETC), the Publishing Professionals Network (PPN), and CIEP.

✏️ What I Do

My expertise lies in line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.

• Line Editing & Copyediting: I help ensure your story is polished while retaining your unique style. I catch grammar slips, smooth out phrasing, and help refine consistency so your readers stay immersed in your world.

• Proofreading: I catch any lingering errors that might have slipped through—whether in Word or PDF format.

✏️ When to Reach Out to Me

✅ Your story structure is solid and needs no further edits on the overall story.

✅ You’re looking for an experienced editor to refine your manuscript—not rewrite it.

✅ You want a collaborative, detailed-oriented approach that respects your style and vision.

If this sounds like you, let’s chat! I’d love to help you bring your book closer to publication—one edit at a time.