Are you ready to take your romance novel from good to phenomenal?
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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.
Services
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!
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.
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.
Not sure where to start?
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.