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Tell love stories.

Fight the patriarchy.

I’m just a reader, sitting with a book, asking for it to take me away from reality. Because that’s what we all want, right? To escape into fictional worlds where true love conquers all and villains are slain (or redeemed) by the end.

That’s where you, my dear writer, come in. You have a story idea that you need help fleshing out. Or you’ve written a captivating story but need help fixing plot holes. You have my next escapism.

But you need help. You need an editor to push you to dig deeper into the emotional connection between your characters, to help fill any plot holes or point out inconsistencies, and fix any typos.

I can be your editor. Together we’ll make your novel an escapism that readers will love.

It’s basically magic. (Mine and yours.)

Your story, my expertise

Hi, I’m Casey, international romance editor extraordinaire! I’ve worked with dozens of romance authors, from brand-new writers working on their debut novel to NYT bestselling authors working on their seventeenth (published) novel. I also work as a freelance editor for Harlequin! Yes, it’s a dream career come true! No matter where you’re at in your writing career, I can be the editor for you. While I predominately work with romance books, I have also edited YA fiction, paranormal, cozy mystery, and fantasy. If you’ve written a book in a different genre, feel free to reach out anyway! We might be a fit! If not, I can recommend other fiction editors who can help you.

As your editor, I will hold your hand and kick your ass with each edit. I incorporate humor in my notes, so you’ll laugh while sobbing over the fact that I suggested you rewrite the entire first chapter.* (I’ve only done that once, and the author thanked me for making her book that much stronger!) 

 

After one round of developmental edits with me, USA Today bestselling author Lexi C. Foss added over 20K words to her paranormal romance novel, Blood Heart. It went on to win a Golden Quill Award for Best Paranormal Romance 2019 and was a finalist for a Maggie Award for Best Paranormal Romance 2019!

 

Award-winning author Tracy Sumner hired me to do a line edit on her novel, The Rake Is Taken.  It received a glowing review from Kirkus! The review was posted in the September 2020 issue of Kirkus Magazine; only the top 10% of all reviews get a spot in the magazine! 

“Sumner seamlessly blends gaslight-era fantasy and conventional historical romance. She also perfectly incorporates detailed supernatural elements into her well-researched setting….Readers may be initially drawn to the book for its exciting paranormal aspects, but they’ll stay for the electric dialogue between Finn and Victoria, which includes plenty of comic banter.” — Kirkus Reviews. Read the full review here.

Camille Baker worked with me in a plotting session on her manuscript, Have We Met?, in early 2020. Camille worked her ass off with the revision notes I gave her. She got signed by an agent, and by the end of August 2020, she had a two-book deal with Lake Union Publishing! Her debut novel, Have We Met?, came out summer 2021!

As much as I wish I could guarantee results like Camille’s, I can’t. Getting signed by an agent and getting a book deal takes an incredible amount of hard work and a little bit of luck sprinkled on top. But I can help you get your manuscript in tip-top shape, so you present the best possible work to agents and publishers.

 

Every book is unique. Every story has something new and special about it that only that story can tell. My goal as your editor is to pull that uniqueness to the forefront. My job as your editor is to make that story shine with its fullest potential, so that it’s not just some passion project but a fully developed, critically acclaimed novel that you are proud to show off.

 

Your book is good. Let’s make it phenomenal.

 

 

 

She's So Much More Than An Editor

“Casey is the kind of editor who will stand right beside you through every step of your process, focused just as hard on that wall of ten thousand haphazard sticky notes while you try to plot your next book over the course of hours and days. She’ll offer ideas and encouragement. A joke to lighten your mood. A margarita at the end of the night when you’re feeling like you got absolutely nowhere, and a promise to do it all again the next day. And when you pass out in a chair while staring at said wall—hopeless, your brain little more than a bowl of cold oatmeal because you’ve hit a massive block—she’s the kind of person who will go find the blanket you packed, lay it gently over you, and tuck you in for some much needed rest.

 

She’s so much more than an editor, and her retreats are more than a week to get some work done. They are community and conversation and laughter. A safe place for support and healing, if you need it. Peaceful and hilariously chaotic in turns. A veritable ass-ton of genuine fun.
 
Time and again, Casey provides an environment that says everything about who she is as a human being, and I cannot possibly recommend her enough. Just go. Go. You won’t regret it.”

 
K.R. Fryatt, Author

Left Motivated and With New Friends

“This spring I had the opportunity to go to one of Casey’s hosted writers retreats in a luxury cabin in Tennessee. I had never been to the area before and first let me say The Smoky Mountains are absolutely magical—a great place for a retreat. Throughout the planning and then on the trip, Casey’s communication, thoroughness, and mindfulness were apparent with every little detail from activities, like forest bathing, creating vision boards, and meal provisioning. Getting to spend time with her for one-on-one sessions and with the other amazing writers was awesome. Also just getting a chance to hang out for a week with like minded folks and have my spirits lifted by the positive energy and the peaceful time I was able to dedicate to writing was the best. I left the retreat motivated and with new friends!”

Jennifer M. Waldrop, Author of spicy romantasy and quirky speculative books

Invigorated and Relaxed

"This retreat was an absolute blast! Not only was I very productive, but I was able to workshop ideas with Casey as well as the other writers. I felt both invigorated and relaxed throughout the week, and I cannot wait for the next one!

Roseanne Beck, Author of hilarious Rom-Coms

I felt heard, and seen and very motivated!

"This has been the BEST writer's retreat by far. Editor Casey gave each writer consistent 1 on 1 time. She made sure we not only met our goals for the week but had a solid plan for the future. I felt as if Casey was genuinely invested in me as a person and as a writer. Casey created a comfortable and nurturing environment that encouraged us to write, unwind, and create life-long relationships. I will attend her retreats every year.

Casey constantly checked in with each of us to see what we needed. She made it clear when she was available for discussion. She went above and beyond to assist each of us to complete our goals for the retreat AND to set goal for after... I feel like she gave a lot more time to each of us than expected. I felt heard, and seen and very motivated!"

Elle Riley, Author of hilarious Rom-Coms

Even For A Seemingly-Hopeless Introvert Like Myself

"If an editor invites you to essentially come and live with them for eight days—offering their time, knowledge, and guidance—give it serious consideration. If that editor is Casey, don’t even think about it. Just GO!

Even as a writer, I hardly have the words to describe what a wonderful experience it was, and she was the highlight. She helped me to break through a tough chunk of my book, took the time to read and go over the result, and was so unbelievably supportive.

Everyone that attended was incredible. I feel like I was really able to bond with the other authors because Casey created an environment in which that was possible to do—even for a seemingly-hopeless introvert like myself. She provided a comfortable, safe space with tons of laughs and an endless well of encouragement. It was like summer camp for authors—complete with bonfires and marshmallows, mountains and a sky full of stars, and lots of late-night sharing/storytelling. I went for the writing, but left with friends and amazing memories.

I am already looking forward to the next retreat, and simply cannot recommend it enough. Go, go, go!"

 
K.R. Fryatt, Author

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Editorial Services

I offer developmental edits, line edits, and proofreading. Need a mixture of two or three types of editing? We can create an edit that fits your needs!

I also work with other editors to provide copyediting after I’ve done a developmental or line edit!

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Book Coaching

It does not matter where you are at in your writing journey, if you've never written a book before, if you've started a book but don't know where to go, if you've written a book but know that it needs help before diving into a full developmental edit, I can help you at any of these stages.

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Back Cover Copy (AKA Blurbs)

Now is your time to shine and attract readers! I know most authors hate writing their blurbs. But luckily for you, it’s one of my favorite projects to take on. 

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You can set up a free consultation with me! You get my undivided attention for 30 minutes while we break down exactly what you need, how I can help you thrive, and what we can do together to make your book phenomenal. 

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