Sara Oestreich – Editor

I have been in love with love since I first snuck a Harlequin novel off my grandmother's shelf. A lifelong reader and writer, my favorite part of the process has always been editing. Taking a story and polishing it until it shines.

I work as a developmental editor in ALL romance genres. My passion (besides tall, dark, and handsome) is strong stories. I focus on aligned goals, motivations, conflicts, and character-driven plots. I pride myself on never skipping a "beat" in a story. The authors I work with often note that my eye for detail and honest feedback reinvigorate their passion for their stories.

Services I Offer:

* Developmental Editing: Includes three full feedback rounds with overarching notes and in-text comments.

* Editorial Assessment: Includes one round of feedback with an overarching note and comments at the chapter level.

*Guided Beta Reading: Includes sourcing beta readers, creating a custom feedback questionnaire for your manuscript, and one feedback round for incorporating edits.

*Copy Editing: Includes one full copy edit with tracked changes and feedback.

I am responsive and open in my communication. I have been told that I thrive during the editing process, taking a book to the next level. I enjoy collaborating and using questions to advance the story. I believe in helping the author find their voice rather than imposing my own ideas onto the story. It's not my story -- it's yours!

I look forward to helping you find all the FEELS in romance writing. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my work and/or experience.

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What others say:

"She was prompt, honest, clever, flexible, communicative, clear, kind and so generous with her time, and I had total confidence in her assessment of my work’s strengths and weaknesses. As a new author I was very apprehensive and naïve and Sara taught me so much."

"I can't say enough about Sara! She was prompt and thorough through all rounds of the developmental edit and coaxed a more compelling story out of my project than I dared hope. She has an exquisite eye for detail - the look, the feel, the sound, and flavor of the whole piece of writing that make it sing."

"Sara offered thoughtful feedback on the structure and flow of the narrative and helped bring out the best of my writing. I appreciated her constructive criticism, which pushed me to refine my ideas and strengthen my storytelling. I highly recommend Sara to any author seeking a professional and insightful editor who is committed to elevating the quality of their work. Her expertise, combined with her approachable and collaborative nature, make her an invaluable asset to any writer looking to polish their manuscript."