Sarah L

Sarah L – Editor

Editor specializing in romantasy, romance, and YA fantasy, with experience in publishing, helping you craft the book of your dreams.

Overview

After some time away, I'm opening up to new authors—focusing on Editorial Assessment! This is one of my favorite services, and I'd love to help you.

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My previous roles included Editor and Author Coach for a hybrid publisher and Content Producer in the media industry. I now help authors outline, create, and revise their manuscripts.

Last year (2025), I organized and hosted an online writing summit that drew over 4,000 writers, with speakers that included Savannah Gilbo, Gabriela Pereira (DIY MFA), and Abbie Emmons (YouTube).

My first romantasy short story will be published in an anthology in October 2026 by a UK independent press that distributes in the UK with Hachette and in the US with Simon & Schuster.

I’m your cheerleader, highlighting what you do well and pointing out areas of concern, indicating why and how. My goal is to elevate your story and your storytelling skills.

As a creative person and fiction writer, I can brainstorm ideas and offer imaginative suggestions to address plot holes, helping you overcome writer’s block at every stage of content development. I’m great with character development, plot development, narrative structure, and show & tell, amongst other things.

Originally from the French Alps, I'm based between Brittany (France) and the UK (currently in Kent).

I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your project!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Romantic Fantasy Romantic Suspense Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Certifications
  • Developmental Editing of Fiction (EFA)
  • Developmental Editing of Nonfiction (Club Ed/EFA)
  • Editing Memoir (EFA)
  • Editing Query Letters, Synopses and Elevator Pitches (EFA)
  • Writing Novels and Stories (Oxford University Continuing Education)
  • Writing for Young Readers (Commonwealth Education Trust, Coursera)
  • Rights, Contracts, and Signing Authors (UCLA), 2024

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2019 — Present
I've worked on 80+ manuscripts and coached 30+ authors through story development, planning, writing, or revising their book. In 2025, I organized and hosted an online writing summit that drew over 4,000 writers.

Flame Tree Press

Sep, 2026 — Present
My first romantasy short story will be published in an anthology in October 2026 by a UK independent press that distributes in the UK with Hachette and in the US with Simon & Schuster.

Creator Institute

Jan, 2020 — Feb, 2023 (about 3 years)
- Coached 20+ authors through the process of writing, editing, marketing, and publishing their book - Performed developmental and line editing - Wrote and edited the authors' biographies and book descriptions - Helped many authors reach Amazon best-seller status

Haymarket Media Group

Apr, 2013 — Oct, 2016 (over 3 years)
- Researched, wrote, and edited media and nonprofit business seminars, conferences, and workshops' agendas and booklets - Wrote marketing copy such as emails, advertorial and blog articles, speaker interview, social media posts - Project management including speaker acquisition - Team management of a content producer and project coordinator

CNN International

Sep, 2012 — Apr, 2013 (7 months)

Portfolio

Of Blood & Petals (Romantic Fantasy)

Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)

Flame Tree Collections

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New Degree Press

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Sarah has 19 reviews

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Katie L.

Katie L.

Sep, 2024

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If you want real, useful help definitely start a collaboration with Sarah. Her feedback is clear and concise. She can narrow down what you need to add or subtract. She knows how to make a story flow better. Because I was just starting out on writing fiction after writing research and journal arti...
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Gracie H.

Gracie H.

Mar, 2024

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Sarah has been the best! I hired her for her Story Foundations coaching class and found it to be exactly what I needed. It has helped me develop the backbone to my story and I couldn't have done it without her! I highly recommended her coaching and approach to storytelling.
Jillian E.

Jillian E.

Dec, 2023

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Working with Sarah was such a great experience. It was probably the best investment I could have made for my book. Sarah offered detailed and helpful advice both on a foundational level for the plot and with smaller character details. The process was extremely helpful to work from the ground up, ...
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Pearl F.

Pearl F.

Jan, 2025

I chose Sarah for a Developmental Edit on my WIP fantasy novel, and there wasn't anyone better suited for the job. I've been working on my book for a long time, and I've always struggled to find its voice. Sarah's edits helped me realize what I was missing and where I wanted to go into the story....
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Nina C.

Nina C.

Dec, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed working with Sarah. She did wonders at refocusing my attention to the character development(the real story) at every step of my plot. During our calls, she would help live brainstorm ways to improve scenes through character action/character motivation etc. Her familiarity with ...
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