Sara Oestreich – Editor

I have been in love with love since I first snuck a Harlequin novel off my grandmother's shelf. As a lifelong reader and writer, my favorite aspect of the creative process has always been editing—transforming a well-crafted tale and polishing it until it shines.

I specialize as a developmental editor across ALL romance genres. My passion (in addition to tall, dark, and handsome) lies in nurturing strong narratives. I focus on aligned goals, motivations, conflicts, and character-driven plots. I take pride in never skipping a "beat" in a story, ensuring that each rhythm resonates. The authors I work with often note that my eye for detail and honest feedback reinvigorate their passion for working on their stories.

Services I Offer:

Developmental Editing: Three comprehensive feedback rounds, complete with overarching notes, chapter-level, and in-text comments.

Editorial Assessment: One round of feedback featuring an overarching note along with chapter-level comments.

Guided Beta Reading: Assistance in sourcing beta readers, crafting a custom feedback questionnaire for your manuscript, and one feedback round to help integrate edits.

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 make your book the best it can be. 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."