Overview
I have been in love with love since the first time I snuck a harlequin novel off my grandmother's shelf!
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, and conflicts as well as 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.
I am responsive and open in my communication. I have been told I thrive during the editing process in taking a book to the next level. I like to collaborate and use questions to push the story forward. 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."
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Special Fiction Books
I developmental edit books from start to finish. I begin by offering feedback on concepts based on market trends and a solid foundation for romantic conflict and tension. Then I edit the outline ensuring the book is romance-forward and that all of the story beats are accounted for. I find the outline stage to be important - if I can catch a plot hole or unlikeable character at this stage it won't be baked into the book! Finally, I edit the written book offering feedback to stay true to the heart of the book's story.
Bickerstaff Publishing
I worked as an editor during the outline and writing stages. Stories were focused on evergreen trope driven romance and market trends. Feedback was collaborative in nature.
Relay Publishing
I have worked for Relay in a number of capacities: Outliner, Concept Creation, and Editor. I feel that experiencing each role has given me a unique insight into each step of the story creation process. My work with Relay includes editing at the outline and writing levels.
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