Stephanie Taylor

Stephanie Taylor – Editor

I've worked with some of the biggest names on the NY Times and USA Today Bestsellers lists. I want YOU to be next! Are you ready?

Overview

Immediate bookings available and less than 8 week turn around times, if desired!


I'm that girl. The girl who fought to get a book published. Adding, commas, after, every, word. I opened a publishing company back in 2010 and found my love for editing. I discovered top notch authors and edited them; three of which are now #1 New York Times best sellers, two who are USA Today best sellers. I know good work when I see it, in all genres of fiction.


I used to be you. I tried to navigate the muddy waters of publishing and editing until finally one day I was schmoozing with Kiera Cass and E.L. James at book conventions, learning the trade, the secrets, and how to stand out.


With fifteen years of editing experience, you'd think I'm gonna charge you an arm and a leg. Maybe even a first born? Nah. I was there once too - in need of professional editing. I know the importance of keeping costs low and sales high. I'm here to help you, the author, realize your dreams.


Let's talk, laugh, and get you out there, conquering the publishing world sooner rather than later!

Services
Fiction
Chick Lit Christian Fiction Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Dystopian New Adult Urban 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 β€” 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
Confined

Bartholio, Christine

Christine Bartholio

Developmental Editing
Empower (Collide Book 3)

Stambaugh, Ashley

Don't Wake Me Up

Rhines, M.E.

Midnight Traveler

Powell, Jaime W.

Diamonds or Donuts

Ulrich, Lucie

Royal Opposites

Crawford, Lori

Tinseltown

Taylor, Stephanie

Lucky for Her

Taylor, Stephanie

Jesse's Girl

Taylor, Stephanie

My One True Love

Taylor, Stephanie

Always and Forever

Taylor, Stephanie

Inside and Out

Taylor, Stephanie

The Picture

Taylor, Stephanie

The Unexpected Choice

Taylor, Stephanie

Silver Lined

Taylor, Stephanie

Doubting Thomas

Taylor, Stephanie

Abby's Letters

Romanin, Dana

Fire and Ice (Faerie Song Saga)

Barrow-Belisle, Michele

Stephanie has 54 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, leaving me wondering, "Why didn't I think of that?" She's a self-described "straight-shooter" but in ...
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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 manuscript edits. She always responded promptly to my messages, and met my deadline. I'd highly recom...
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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 her to others and work with her again!
Stephanie T.
Thank you, Lacy! I can’t wait to see what Clark does next! 😊
Faye W.

Faye W.

Jul, 2024

In retrospect, I should have clarified the scope of work in more detail during my initial contacts with editors. I have since engaged a different editor for a similar project, and received a lot more (16 pages) in-depth feedback and specific suggestions. Stephanie gave me 1 page of generalized feedback. I think this may have been a poor fit between my genre and subject matter and her preference...
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Abi B.

Abi B.

Jul, 2024

Stephanie has been very helpful. It was great to get another set of eyes on my manuscript that I felt I could trust!

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