Want to get published?
You need an experienced, professional
book editor to make your writing shine.
Good thing you found me!
Hi. I'm Erin.
I've spent . . .
8 years as an editor at Big Five traditional publishing houses in New York City
25 years as an editor of fiction and nonfiction
50 years* as a woman obsessed with books
*give or take a few months
EDITS
BY
ERIN
Let me help take your writing from good to great.
If you're a writer, you need an editor.
Even best-selling authors can benefit from professional editorial feedback. A fresh set of eyes on your writing can make a world of difference. Especially if you work with an editor who has decades of writing, editing, and publishing experience. Someone like me!
I will give you honest editorial feedback and specific advice on how to improve your writing. Whether you've written a full manuscript draft or have a nugget of an idea; whether you need a heavier developmental edit or a grammatical polish, my goal as your editor is to make your writing as impactful, engaging, and polished as possible.
I'm not here to judge your writing---I'm here to help elevate it. I love what I do and give editorial feedback in positive and constructive ways.
Check out this video to learn more about my editorial experience and why I love editing so darn much!
Experience
I've worked as an editor at these amazing publishing houses
in New York, NY
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; issues typically addressed during a copyedit
Contact me for pricing
(price varies depending on word count
and level of edit)
Manuscript Evaluation
This service includes the following:
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Full read of your manuscript
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A detailed editorial feedback letter with overall suggestions for content revision and improvement
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Specific page notes within the manuscript with examples of how you can implement the suggested revisions
Contact me for pricing
(price varies depending on word count)
Book Coaching and Manuscript Development
Are you struggling to finish your manuscript? Perhaps you have an idea or outline, but can't seem to take the next step. When you are ready to get serious and finish (or start!) writing, you might be the perfect candidate for my book coaching services.
I will collaborate with you---one-on-one---to 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, collaborative partnership with an expert book coach throughout the writing or revision process.
This is a perfect 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 me for pricing
(price varies depending on
scope of project)
Not quite sure what editorial service is right for you?
No problem---send me an email, and we can figure it out together.
I'm more than happy to discuss these services or your project further via email or Zoom.
This can also be a wonderful opportunity to assess whether we're a good collaborative fit.
So don't be shy---reach out and let's talk about 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
Over the past two decades, I've edited almost all genres, spanning fiction and nonfiction.
I've worked with a fascinating array of 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 Hells Angels.
The following is just a sampling of the hundreds of titles that I've worked on throughout my editing career.
Elevate your writing.
CONTACT ME
Erin Richnow Brown
