Dedicated, compassionate developmental editor who has polished manuscripts for emerging and best-selling authors. I make your work shine!
I am a passionate fan of the written word!
As a Developmental Editor with over a decade of experience, my expertise, strength, and value are in working closely with you to fully develop your plot and characters. We’ll work on areas such as language, story flow, narrative tension, plot and character development, consistency, and pace. I understand how intrusive editing can feel and take great pride in providing an honest review and thoughtful suggestions to help you polish your manuscripts and make them shine.
I foster an environment of open communication where projects are discussed freely and without judgment. My end goal is to work collaboratively to build a trusting, long-term relationship with each of my clients.
Authors I’ve worked with include multiple award-winners such as Marci Bolden, Holly Kammier, Jessica Therrien, and New York Times best-seller Caroline Mitchell. Other clients include Ramcy Diek and USA Today bestsellers, K.A Fox and Debra Kristi. Several of my clients are published in more than one country.
I am accepting manuscripts for general fiction, women’s fiction, and those with main characters over 40.
I would love to discuss your project to see if my style is right for you!
~Shelly
Caroline Mitchell
The terrifying true story of a family in fearAn innocent family finds itself completely helpless against the sudden onset of paranormal activity in their quiet rural home. A knife embedded in a kitchen cupboard, crockery smashed by invisible hands, and blood-chilling growls emit from thin air. Caroline and her husband Neil search for answers as they try to protect their family from the unseen ... read more
You don’t know him. But he knows you.Soon he would be able to touch her, to feel the warmth of her blood. And when the time came, nothing would stop him.As D.C. Jennifer Knight investigates a routine stabbing in the quiet town of Haven, she is shocked at what seems like a personal message from beyond the grave.When more bodies are found, Jennifer is convinced the killings are somehow linked. W... read more
Marci Bolden
Oh my goodness. This book had me sucked in from the beginning. A well written, heartbreaking book about forgiveness, and finding peace amidst a tragedy that no parent should face. Get the tissues ready!!! This was a great book. I need a day to recover. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Stefani Reads‘OMG… This book has me feeling every kind of emotion... Have a box of tissues ready…Truly beautiful. Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐... read more
Delaney Murphy has always known she’s the Devil’s daughter. And although the title itself is a burden, she never expects to inherit all her father’s infernal abilities. When her newfound magic begins to poison the people closest to her, Laney must make a choice. To protect the world from the worst she can do, she leaves everyone she loves behind and builds a new life for herself, alone, in a p... read more
Kerns, Robert M.
Therrien, Jessica
McCord, Pamela
Alaina Stanford
An intense Fantasy Adventure Series!Wouldn't it be cool to suddenly have the battle skills of a seasoned warrior? What if the battles felt real, but there was no physical risk to you? That would be perfect, except for one thing. The hypnotist in charge of your session is insanely evil, and is using you as a weapon in a plot for revenge. Four friends, two in love, two in hate, enter into a grou... read more
"Your blood, my dear. It sang to me. Led me straight to you." As a child, Ana played pretend in her made-up world of Hiddenkel. But the innocence of youth is shattered when Ana's boyfriend is killed in a car accident - one she is certain she somehow caused. That's when she meets him. The man with the blue eyes and golden hair. The man who was drawn by her blood and lurks in her dreams. When sh... read more
Holly Kammier
What happens when you take middle-aged, stay-at-home moms, and throw them back into the workforce and dating? A modern twist between Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives, Kingston Court follows the love, lies, and friendships of two wealthy Southern California women.Samantha and Natalie are at a crossroads. Gorgeous, over-the-top Samantha, hangs her status and her happiness on her “perfec... read more
Ramcy Diek
While college graduate Forrest tries to find a job, quick witted Annet works at the Keizer Manor, the museum where the oils from 19th century master painter Alexander Keizer are exhibited.After a fight, the couple strolls through the dunes to talk. When dark clouds roll in, the beautiful sunny weather turns into a thunderstorm so violent that they get separated.The next morning, Forrest finds ... read more
Therrien, Jessica
Yelich-Koth, Christa
Marian Vernon, April 2022
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Monica Barajas, April 2019
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Marci Boudreaux Clark, October 2018
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Beata M, October 2018
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Monica Barajas, September 2018
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Editor at Award Winning London Literary Agency, Madeleine Milburn. 4+ years of experience. ST and NYT bestsellers. Commercial fiction.
London, UK
Creative editor and proofreader specialising in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, with 10+ years of experience in both online and print publications.
London, UK