Will Tyler

Will Tyler – Editor

Trusted copy editor and proofreader for romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, and all the sub-genres therein.

Overview

I copyedit and proofread fun novels for publishers like Berkley Publishing, Harlequin, and Orbit Books, and I've worked with many talented indie authors here on Reedsy. I have fifteen years of experience, averaging fifty books per year.

While I defer to author preference, I use the main style guide and dictionary for the region you are publishing in to ensure that disbelief is thoroughly suspended, at least as far as the grammar goes.

I also fix the formatting of your manuscript so that it's ready for a book designer or typesetter. And I always provide a style sheet to ensure consistency as you move through the publishing stages.

Services
Fiction
Chick Lit Cozy Mysteries Espionage Historical Fiction Romantic Comedy Romantic Suspense Space Opera Urban Fantasy
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Berkley Publishing (Penguin Random House)

Oct, 2020 — Present
Romance, mystery, fantasy, and suspense novels.

Orbit Books / Redhook (Hachette)

Nov, 2022 — Present
Fantasy and sci-fi novels, including the 2024 winner of the Philip K. Dick Award, These Burning Stars.

Harlequin Romance (HarperCollins)

May, 2022 — Present
* Harlequin Romance series and subgenres: mystery, suspense, Westerns, and Christian romance. * Afterglow Books, Grayden House, and other trade imprints.

Portfolio

When a magical hotel appears smack-dab in the middle of the most unmagical of worlds, the last thing the residents expect is to fall in love.Manager of the Number Five Wayside Inn and World Tr... read more
Copy Editing
This Brutal Moon

Bethany Jacobs

Orbit

Bethany Jacobs returns with the thrilling conclusion to The Kindom Trilogy that began with the Philip K. Dick Award–winning These Burning Stars, the debut epic space opera trilogy about reveng... read more
Copy Editing
The Hard Line

Mark Greaney

Penguin

The Gray Man, the world’s deadliest assassin and apex predator, discovers he’s really the prey in the most shocking entry of this #1 New York Times bestselling series.Family means different th... read more
Proofreading
A nearly divorced trophy wife enrolls in culinary school to win back her husband, only to find a fresh start in the unlikeliest of places in this new novel from the USA Today bestselling autho... read more
Copy Editing
The newest delightful entry in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series, featuring mystery novelist Jessica Fletcher.Jessica Fletcher and friends Seth Hazlitt and Maureen and Mort Me... read more
Copy Editing
Seeing Other People

Emily Wibberley

Penguin

Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft.Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach... read more
Copy Editing
The Memory Dress

Jade Beer

Penguin

"An endearing story of loss and recovery, mystery and memory, heartache and love...completely captivating."—Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of The Tiffany Girls and The Colony... read more
Proofreading
Vera Wong is back and as meddling as ever in this follow-up to the hit Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.…Ever since a man was found dead in Vera's teahouse, life has been good. For... read more
Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Unconventionally, Elle: A love triangle romance

Webber, Jourdana

Everwild Publishing

Copy Editing
Midnight Black

Mark Greaney

Penguin

With his lover imprisoned in a Russian gulag, the Gray Man will stop at nothing to free her in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A winter sunrise over the great pla... read more
Proofreading
Next Time Will Be Our Turn

Jesse Q. Sutanto

Penguin

A grandmother tells her granddaughter about her twisty, often surprising, journey to who she is now in this sweeping love story by USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.Izzy Chen is dr... read more
Copy Editing
Missing in Soho

Holly Stars

Penguin

A missing photographer. A megalomaniacal millionaire. A drag queen hellbent on saving her club. The latest glittering mystery from the author of Murder in the Dressing Room…Misty Divine is bol... read more
Copy Editing
First-Time Caller

B.K. Borison

Penguin

A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with ... read more
Proofreading
Made with Reedsy
Red Lily: A Delightful Cold War Spy Mystery with a Parisian Flair

Graham, Janice

Vendome Books

Copy Editing
Uncharmed

Lucy Jane Wood

Penguin

A “perfect” witch must learn to embrace imperfection and live for herself in this spellbinding cozy fantasy sprinkled with love, laughter, and magic, from the author of Rewitched.Andromeda "An... read more
Copy Editing
On Vicious Worlds

Bethany Jacobs

Orbit

ONE OF ESQUIRE'S BEST SCI-FI BOOKS OF 2024 Bethany Jacobs returns with On Vicious Worlds, the electrifying sequel to These Burning Stars, the Philip K. Dick Award–winning space opera novel abo... read more
Proofreading
Rewitched

Lucy Jane Wood

Penguin

In this spellbinding warm and cozy debut novel, a burned-out witch will need to turn to her friends and trust in herself to find the magic in her own life again.Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t lo... read more
Copy Editing
The Palace of Illusions

Rowenna Miller

Orbit

The Palace of Illusions brings readers to a Paris breathless with excitement at the dawn of the twentieth century, where for a select few there is a second, secret Paris where the magic of the... read more
Proofreading
To Sicily with Love

Jennifer Probst

Penguin

When she learns she has a big Italian family she never knew about, a lonely woman travels to Sicily for a life-changing summer in the new romance from New York Times bestselling author Jennife... read more
Proofreading
Serial Killer Games

Kate Posey

Penguin

What would you do if you thought your coworker was getting away with murder—literally?Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves... read more
Copy Editing
The Lady Sparks a Flame

Elizabeth Everett

Penguin

A Lady with a past. A man with ambition. A romance far from London society that might bridge their divides. Lady Phoebe Hunt never anticipated returning from exile. A fatal choice drove her fr... read more
Proofreading
Relationship Goals

Brittany Kelley

Penguin

Ted Lasso meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this steamy sports romance about an infamous star soccer player who is forced to fake date a Hollywood starlet, only to develop real feelings fo... read more
Proofreading
Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston

Jessica Fletcher

Penguin

Jessica Fletcher has dinner with her old pal Harry McGraw and gets pulled into a puzzling murder case.Invited to deliver a lecture at the Boston Public Library, Jessica Fletcher excitedly make... read more
Copy Editing
These Burning Stars

Bethany Jacobs

"IMMERSIVE AND EPIC." —Kameron Hurley "AN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT." —Kate Elliot "ONE OF THE BEST SCI-FI BOOKS I'VE READ, PERIOD." —Michael Mammay A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empi... read more
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Will has 41 reviews

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Bailey K.

Bailey K.

Sep, 2025

Will was a wonderful editor to work with on my first novel. He was prompt, diligent and not only provided me with great insight but taught me a lot along the way. I found it very comforting to learn that he used a style guide and adhered to it, leaving me with a great resource at the end of the e...
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Railee B.

Railee B.

Jul, 2025

Will was delightful to work with in every way. Very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and efficient. He went above and beyond with his copy edit on my manuscript, even offering tips and tricks to make formatting less of a hassle. He completed his work faster than promised and was always quic...
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Janice G.

Janice G.

Mar, 2025

I've had 5 novels published by traditional publishing houses, including a NYT bestseller, so I was looking for an editor who had that level of professional skills and know-how, and Will delivered. I received sample edits from a number of editors before making my choice, and the others either miss...
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Ben W.

Ben W.

Dec, 2024

Will kept me up to date throughout the entire process and wasn't afraid to push the completion date out when I needed more time. He gave insightful feedback on issues I hadn't thought about, and noticed repeating errors I couldn't see. The comprehensive style sheet he created was incredibly helpf...
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Jourdana W.

Jourdana W.

Dec, 2024

Will is an exceptional editor. He took my story to the next level and was patient and kind as I learned how to work with comments and revisions in Word. (I'm a Scrivener girl) I hope he will be available for future projects because I consider him part of my A-Team.

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