Robin Patchen – Editor

I have edited both fiction and nonfiction for five years. I specialize in Christian fiction, but I've also worked on devotionals, self-help books, memoir, and more. Having worked with both traditional and indie publishers, I have a good understanding of reader expectations within different genres.I tend to be a heavy editor, suggesting changes to improve the rhythm, cadence, and clarity of the prose even if those changes aren't necessary, per se. Also, I use every edit as an opportunity to teach and love nothing more than to see my clients grow in their writing abilities through the process of the edit.WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID:“...a writing coach who professionally invests in and personally cares about my writing and me.”“Her eye for both detail and the big picture makes her one of the best in the business.”"My dreams of becoming published wouldn’t have been achieved so quickly without her expertise.”“Teaming with Robin is one of the best things I did to develop my writing skill. Her ability to spot bigger issues in my story, as well as her solid command of grammar and craft, have made her editing services invaluable to me."“Robin is much more than a proofreader or grammarian. She truly cared about the words I wrote and helped me make them better. I could not have accomplished the feat of editing my son’s story without Robin. I owe her my heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation. I recommend Robin to any writer, amateur or professional, who wants to make the words of their heart the best that they can be.” -