Stephanie Taylor

Stephanie Taylor – Editor

Fiction editor with NYT/USAT experience. Fast developmental, copy, and proofreading for all fiction. Your manuscript glow-up starts here.

Overview

Immediate bookings available and turnaround times under eight weeks. Waiting forever for edits is so 2009.

With sixteen years of editing experience, I bring a sharp, seasoned eye to every manuscript. I founded my own publishing company back in 2010 and have worked across all adult fiction genres ever since. Along the way, I’ve had the pleasure of editing authors who went on to become #1 New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, proof that I know solid writing when I see it and how to help polish it to its best version.

I’ve also been where you are: navigating the wonderfully chaotic world of publishing, Googling things like “what even is a developmental edit?” until eventually I was swapping industry secrets at conventions with authors like Kiera Cass and E.L. James. (Yes, it was just as surreal as it sounds.)

My approach is supportive, efficient, cost-conscious, and sprinkled with just enough humor to keep the process enjoyable. Editing shouldn’t feel like a root canal. You get big-level expertise without big-level pricing. And I'll be your biggest cheerleader; someone who’s genuinely invested in your success. I'll even bring the pom-poms!

If you’re ready to level up your manuscript and have a little fun doing it, let’s get started.

Services
Fiction
Christian Fiction Contemporary Romance Dystopian Fantasy Middle Grade Post-Apocalyptic Psychological Thriller Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • International Bestseller
Certifications
  • Editor in Chief, Clean Reads Publishing
  • Technical Writer, Redstone Federal Credit Union

Work experience

Astraea Press

Dec, 2010 — Jan, 2023 (about 12 years)
Editor in chief of Astraea Press, Published New York Times best sellers, USA today best sellers. Fifteen years of publishing, editing, marketing, and helping design cover art.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Stranger Among Them

Rayburn, Amber

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
The Redemption of Lord Rawlings (Renwick House Book 3)

Van Dyken, Rachel

Blue Tulip Publishing

Developmental Editing
The Seduction of Sebastian St James (Renwick House Book 2)

Van Dyken, Rachel

Blue Tulip Publishing

Developmental Editing
Feudlings in Flames (Fate On Fire)

Knight, Wendy

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Developmental Editing
Feudlings (Fate On Fire)

Knight, Wendy

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Developmental Editing
An Inconvenient Courtship

Lynn, Dana R.

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Lucy in Bloom: A Novella

Cleveland, Joy

Verba Gaudium LLC

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Call of Freedom: The Academy of Purity and Blood

de'Vigri, Clarry

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Black Infection: The Academy of Purity and Blood

de'Vigri, Clarry

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Curse of Crows: The Academy of Purity and Blood

de'Vigri, Clarry

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Small Wonders Ranch

Allen, Mrs Kianna Chantae

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Confined

Bartholio, Christine

Christine Bartholio

Developmental Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Diamonds or Donuts

Ulrich, Lucie

Royal Opposites

Crawford, Lori

Tinseltown

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Lucky for Her

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Jesse's Girl

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
My One True Love

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Always and Forever

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Inside and Out

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Picture

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
The Unexpected Choice

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Silver Lined

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Doubting Thomas

Taylor, Stephanie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Stephanie has 95 reviews

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Caren R.

Caren R.

Apr, 2024

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This was my first time to hire an editor and Stephanie fulfilled my needs and expectations. Her edits were well within the time frame I requested. She included a copy edit as well as the developmental edit I requested so I got twice the bang for my buck. Her developmental edits were spot on, lea...
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Stephanie T.
You got this! Thank you so much for your kind review! You were wonderful to work with. Remember I’m here for any questions you have now or in a year. 😊
Lindsey T.

Lindsey T.

Dec, 2023

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Stephanie is a fantastic editor! Not only is she fun and personable to communicate with, but it's clear she is skilled at what she does. She's given me some great ideas for tightening my book before I begin querying agents, and even offered to review my query letter/synopsis after completing my m...
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Stephanie T.
Thank you! I cannot WAIT to see it on shelves!
Lacey M.

Lacey M.

Oct, 2023

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I hired Stephanie to proofread my novella. She was quick, thorough, and her quote reasonable. She went above and beyond what I asked for, offering a suggestion about my character's development that improved the plot and was willing to proofread my rewritten sections. I would definitely recommend ...
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Stephanie T.
Thank you, Lacy! I can’t wait to see what Clark does next! 😊
Ikechukwu Obiorah O.

Ikechukwu Obiorah O.

Dec, 2025

Above and Beyond. She probably understood my project better than me and helped so much to rearrange it in a way it would be presentable and easily understandable. As promised, Steph didn't dump and run but has been extremely supportive even after turning in the report. She's given me a mini cras...
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m.r.k H.

m.r.k H.

Dec, 2025

Stephanie was so kind and worked in the timeline promised. It really feels like she wants me to succeed which is great for us newer authors! I’ll definitely be back for my next book!!

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Most recent contributions

What's the best piece of writing advice for an author who wants to improve their craft?

Join critique groups! These were invaluable to me when it I started writing and even taught me how to edit! Reading books will become dated with old advice, so stay up to date with blogs, trends, audiences, and read, read, read!

How did you find your niche in editing?

I started my own publishing house back in 2015 when ebooks were making a name for themselves. I had also published my first novel with a different publishing house right when 50 Shades of Grey came out, but my book fell into a black hole, so I didn't get noticed. Once I opened up my own place, I ...
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What advice would you give your younger self at the start of your editing career?

Keep going and don't give up. Sometimes, with editing's ebb and flow, it can be frustrating to see if you're actually doing this right. I have been freelance editing for years but started taking it seriously in 2021 when I joined Reedsy. I have grown so much and so has my business! I've loved g...
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