Taryn Albright – Editor

"Taryn has a natural talent (read: superpower) for identifying areas in manuscripts to be strengthened/improved."

-Kerri Maniscalco, #1 NYT bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper

Hi, I'm Taryn! My publishing exposure started reading queries, and they're still my favorite thing to edit. There's something magical about finding the hooks of your manuscript and making a read impossible to resist.

My favorite thing about editing is working 1:1 with authors, which is why I've always made time for freelance editing. I started at 18, providing "teen novel critiques from the POV of a teen" while I was an agency intern. Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of authors, many of whom signed book deals with major houses.

In my non-book life, I am a national champion powerlifter and fitness coach, and I love thinking of my job as an editor the same way I think of my fitness coaching. I'm here to help you achieve your goals for your book in the way that is the most effective for you. That means tailoring my communication, explanation, and feedback to the way you work.

I specialize in big picture editorial. I love plot, story structure, high-concept premises, and character arcs. I believe no idea is ever too weird or too big or too unsaleable. My favorite part of the whole publishing industry is the query letter, and I've been known to write and critique them for fun.

At the end of our time working together, my goal is for you to have more than a stronger manuscript. My goal is that you will have the tools you need to write a stronger book next time.

Special interests (if your book has one of these, consider me!):

~Fitness, particularly lifting

~Swimming

~International/elite athletics

~Cycling

~The Pacific Northwest

~California

~Kentucky

~School band

~Dinosaurs

~Chronic illness, particularly POTS

~Interactive stories

~Puzzles/escape rooms

~Disney

Services

Single query pass: $10

Unlimited query passes: $45

*Each pass is a guaranteed 48-hour turn once accepted

Three query passes + synopsis + 1st ten page review: $60

For full or partial manuscript reviews, or picture book portfolio review, request a quote!