Overview
I'm a seasoned editor and proofreader. I have over five years of professional experience in freelance and publishing house capacities, previously at Sourcebooks. I've worked with NYT bestselling authors such as Marieke Nijkamp and Claire Legrand, and have edited across all genres of children's literature.
I love working with stories and am always inspired by the creativity of authors. Their ideas and writing are the springboard I work off of, and my editing process is completely guided by the author's own goals for their work. I am very careful to preserve writers' voices while also making it as strong as it can be. I ask a lot of questions and get authors to think more deeply about their characters and plot lines so that they can build the story in the way that feels the most natural to them, while also giving a lot of guidance and suggestions along the way. I am a detailed copy editor and will get down to the nitty gritty!
"These books never would have gotten this far if you hadn't decided to take on an obviously raw writer and told him exactly where he went wrong, and what direction he needed to go. Thank you for everything!" -Mark S., science fiction writer
"It can be a challenge for independent authors to find a great editor, but with Sarah, you have just that. The turnaround time was extremely fast and the work fantastic! She caught so many small errors that had been missed by others. I highly recommend Sarah and will be using her for all my future projects!" -Cassandra Larsen, author of The Witches Circle series
I love working with stories and am always inspired by the creativity of authors. Their ideas and writing are the springboard I work off of, and my editing process is completely guided by the author's own goals for their work. I am very careful to preserve writers' voices while also making it as strong as it can be. I ask a lot of questions and get authors to think more deeply about their characters and plot lines so that they can build the story in the way that feels the most natural to them, while also giving a lot of guidance and suggestions along the way. I am a detailed copy editor and will get down to the nitty gritty!
"These books never would have gotten this far if you hadn't decided to take on an obviously raw writer and told him exactly where he went wrong, and what direction he needed to go. Thank you for everything!" -Mark S., science fiction writer
"It can be a challenge for independent authors to find a great editor, but with Sarah, you have just that. The turnaround time was extremely fast and the work fantastic! She caught so many small errors that had been missed by others. I highly recommend Sarah and will be using her for all my future projects!" -Cassandra Larsen, author of The Witches Circle series
Services
Fiction
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Sourcebooks
Oct, 2016 —
Mar, 2020
(over 3 years)
Self-employed
Sep, 2015 —
Present
Brave New Publishing
Dec, 2013 —
Dec, 2015
(about 2 years)
Portfolio
When Tris tries to save his doughnut business and town by competing on a cooking show, will he have what a takes, or lose it all?Tris Levin thought moving from New York City to middle-of-nowhere Petersville meant life would definitely get worse...only it actua... read more
This series starter from the author of the Shadow Weaver duology is a tale of secrets, power, magic, and the long path to home.Simone is a mind-reader. She knows a great many things, but she can't seem to remember anything about her past. So when she gets the ... read more
The first in an exciting new series, this suspenseful debut brings readers on a journey filled with secrets, mystery, and unforgettable characters.With a dad who disappeared years ago and a mother who's a bit too busy to parent, Emmy is shipped off to Wellswor... read more
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!"One of the biggest new YA fantasies." —Entertainment Weekly "Empowering." —BuzzFeedFuryborn, Book 1 of the new Empirium Trilogy from the bestselling author Claire Legrand, is a stunningly original, must-read fantasy that f... read more
Fans of We Were Liars and Thirteen Reasons Why will love The Hereafter!The end is only a painful beginning.Seventeen-year-old Nin was too young to die. Just when she was ready to break out of her shell and head to college on the west coast with her best friend... read more
From the author of The Escape, Twisted, and Truly, Madly, Deadly comes a chilling new thriller that asks: what happens if your real life became stranger and deadlier than fiction?Everyone is dying to read the latest book in the popular Gap Lake mystery series,... read more
It all started out as a game.Just a way to have fun. We figured as long as we had rules, it wouldn't be a problem.RULE #1: Only break into one another's houses.RULE #2: Only take stuff that can be replaced.It worked for a while. Whoever's turn it was to break ... read more
Having recently decided to join Night’s Hollow, Emerson is disheartened to discover just how much training she still needs in order to catch up to the other witches. But when an impromptu road trip exposes her new coven to a pack of werewolves, Emerson’s unusu... read more
In this heartfelt summer read, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, Mia's drama-filled family beach vacation turns into a chance at first love when the boy next door comes into the picture...Mia just wanted a summer away to forget it all.After Mia i... read more
A New York Times BestsellerIf he had been with me everything would have been different...I wasn't with Finn on that August night. But I should've been. It was raining, of course. And he and Sylvie were arguing as he drove down the slick road. No one ever says ... read more
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