How do you get your book published?
Hire a skilled book editor with more than
25 years of experience.
(Pssst . . . that's me!)
Edits by Erin
Hi, I'm Erin!
I've been immersed in the world of books
my entire life, spending . . .
25 years as an editor of
fiction and nonfiction,
8 years as an editor at Big Five
traditional publishing houses in
New York City,
5years as the executive editor
at a renowned hybrid publishing
house, and
45+ years* as a woman
obsessed with books.
*give or take a few months
Are you ready to take your writing
from good to great?
Do you want to find an agent, publish your book with a traditional or hybrid publishing house, or even self-publish?
I can help.
As a book editor with decades of experience, my specialties include
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editing and refining proposals and manuscripts for maximum impact with readers, agents, and publishers;
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giving honest and thorough editorial feedback for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts;
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collaborating as a book coach;
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offering real-world publishing advice and options;
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making your manuscript as compelling, engaging, and polished as possible.
Handing over your writing---"your baby"---to someone else to read and edit can be nerve-racking, but I'm not here to judge;
Think of me as your partner. We share the same goal: to take your writing to the next level and make it the best it can be.
I love what I do and give editorial feedback in positive and constructive ways. Check out the following video to learn more about my experience and why I enjoy editing so darn much!
I've worked as an editor at these publishing houses
and imprints in New York City.
Editorial Services
Developmental & line editing
(partial or full manuscripts)
This type of editing involves line-by-line revisions and may include any or all of the following:
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Major restructuring of content
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Revisions for consistency, completeness, and clarity
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Structural or organizational changes for improved flow
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Rewriting or deleting sentences, while maintaining (and possibly enhancing) your voice and tone
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Suggestions for additional material that could clarify or enhance the content
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Standard corrections to grammar, usage, and punctuation
$75 - $100/hour
(total project hours and fee estimated
by total word count and depth of edit;
approx. total for the average
65,000-word manuscript = 60 - 80 hours
Manuscript Evaluation
This service includes the following:
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A full read of your manuscript
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A detailed editorial feedback letter (approx. 20 pages) with overall suggestions for content revision and improvement
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Specific page notes throughout the manuscript to show how you as the author can implement the suggested revisions
~$2,000
(for an average manuscript of 65,000 words; price will vary depending on
higher or lower word count)
Click on the following PDF files for sample evaluations*
*identifying author information has been removed
Sample Evaluation #1
Sample Evaluation #2
Book Coaching and Manuscript Development
Are you struggling to finish your manuscript? Perhaps you have an idea, outline, or partial manuscript but can't seem to take the next step. When you are ready to finish (or start!) writing, you might be the perfect candidate for my book coaching services.
I will collaborate with you until you reach your writing goal. Along the way, I will provide continuous feedback, support, and guidance; editorial, marketplace, and industry insights; and help keep you on track. This is an opportunity for a unique partnership with an expert book coach throughout the writing and revision process.
This is an excellent service if you need help crystallizing your idea, theme, audience, and hook; if you need assistance with building an outline or plot; if you want an editorial partner as you write an entire rough draft; or all of the above!
Contact for pricing
(price varies depending on
scope of project)
Not sure what editorial service is right for you?
Send me an email, and we can figure it out together.
A Zoom or phone call is a wonderful opportunity to assess whether we're a good collaborative fit.
So don't be shy---reach out and let's discuss how I can help and what your project might need.
What authors say about working with me...
Erin's editing skills are superb. She's professional and speedy, with a sharp eye for detail and story structure. I give her my highest recommendation.”
—Lori Nelson Spielman,
New York Times best-selling author of The Life List (now a featured movie on Netflix),
Sweet Forgiveness, and
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
Erin has always been a full partner who troubleshoots a narrative; her insight is about so much more than refining text. She takes charge of the editorial process and doesn't just respond to questions. I was fortunate to have found Erin on an earlier book and have been wise to return to her, especially in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”
—Eric Dezenhall, author of
Best of Enemies, False Light, and other fiction and nonfiction books
Erin has marvelous story instincts. She possesses an amazing ability to discern the forest in my writing despite all the trees and unlock the full potential of the narrative.”
—Harry Hunsicker, author of
The Life and Death of Rose Doucette and former executive vice president of the Mystery Writers of America
Books and Authors
I've edited all genres, spanning fiction and nonfiction.
I've worked with an array of writers: best-selling authors, debut novelists, thought leaders,
CEOs, high-powered politicians, celebrities, mothers, fathers, survivors, poets,
master thriller writers, Egyptologists, cutting-edge doctors, paranormal investigators,
criminals, historians, poker players, true crime reporters, spiritual leaders, and even the Hell's Angels.
The following is a sampling of the hundreds of titles that I've worked on throughout my editing career.
