Rozi D. – Editor

Now Booking July and August!

I’m a developmental and copy editor with 15+ years of experience in traditional publishing—including Penguin Random House and Time Inc.—and self-publishing.

I specialize in romance, fantasy, and mystery but edit across all genres. Whether you're a first-time author or an established voice, I can help you shape your manuscript into a book you’re proud to have your name on (or at least one your friends promise to read "soon").

Picking the right editor is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. My editing approach is tailored to your manuscript, your needs, and your goals.

I'M THE RIGHT EDITOR FOR YOU IF YOU:

• Need expert editing from someone who understands storytelling, pacing & character development in addition to all the grammar rules.

• Are a self-publishing author who wants a professional-level edit.

• Value honest and constructive feedback (without excessive hand-holding).

• Write romance, mystery, or fantasy and want an editor who knows your genre inside and out.

• Want your female characters to feel real and relatable—not like someone’s one-dimensional fantasy.

• Bonus: Have a sense of humor and are mildly obsessed with your dog(s).

IF YOU'RE REACHING OUT FOR A QUOTE PLEASE INCLUDE:

✔️ Your budget (or a general range)

✔️ Your timeline (or if you're flexible)

✔️ First chapter as a sample

Requests without this info won’t be considered.

MY EDITING SERVICES:

• Manuscript Assessment

• Structural or Developmental Editing

• Line Editing

• Copy Editing

• Proofreading

• Editing for Self-Publishing Authors

• Editing for Multilingual or International Authors

ABOUT ME:

My love for editing comes from a lifelong passion for language—and, let’s be real, an inability to ignore plot holes, weak characters, or clunky dialogue without mentally rewriting them.

As the daughter of a diplomat, I spent most of my youth abroad and developed a love for foreign languages—a skill that continues to inform my approach to the complex nuances of words, especially during line or copy editing.

I have a BA in Journalism from NYU and an MA in International Criminal Justice. I take a strong analytical approach to storytelling, ensuring both narrative depth and real-world credibility (even fantasy has to make sense!).

I’ve worked with first-time, established, and indie authors, as well as entrepreneurs, keynote speakers, and government agencies, including the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Embassy in Italy, the UN, and the EU.

You may have seen some of my work on Amazon, Sephora, Travel and Leisure, American Express, or Juliet Funt.

I take my work seriously but try not to take myself too seriously—which means working with me comes with a mix of expert editing, honest feedback, and the occasional bad joke.

When I’m not editing, I’m juggling the chaos of entrepreneurship and mom life with the energy of a Type-A millennial who thinks she can do it all—or cuddling my dogs.

Neurospicy—but who isn't?!

LET'S CHAT

Everyone has a story to tell—I’d love to hear yours. Message me for a quote.