Currently booking for mid-July and beyond

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Currently booking for mid-July and beyond 〰️

Independent Book Editor

(former acquiring editor at Sourcebooks)

developmental editing + line-level editing + nonfiction book proposal review

Services

A comprehensive evaluation of your manuscript, focusing on characters, plot, pacing, and world-building.

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Developmental Editing

Making your sentences sing at the line level for flow and readability, while maintaining your unique voice.

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Line-Level Editing

A thorough assessment of your proposal to ensure it is fully developed and will get noticed by agents and editors.

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Nonfiction Book Proposal Review

Books Edited

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Testimonials

  • “I wouldn't be published without Erin seeing the beauty in my book that dealt with a heavy topic rarely covered in fiction. She didn’t balk at the topic, instead, she understood my vision, and her insightful and thoughtful editorial guidance reflected that. With compassion and a keen eye, Erin walked me through her notes which identified some plot and timeline inconsistencies. Not once did I question her abilities nor did her suggestions stifle my voice. Erin is my angel and I will always be grateful to her for her professionalism and her ability to reach below the surface and find the heart of a manuscript.”

    —Terah Shelton Harris, author of One Summer in Savannah and Long After We Are Gone

  • “I worked with Erin on three manuscripts—all of which were immeasurably improved by her contributions. She is kind while thorough, encouraging while discerning, professional while personal. She helped me to see what was already there and draw it out and also to let go of what wasn’t serving the story. I am a better writer for having worked with her.”

    — Lo Patrick, author of The Floating Girls and The Night the River Wept

  • “Erin gave me the biggest gift possible during her initial edits of my first book. That priceless gift is one of clarity. She brought clarity to my organization, my structure, my language, and, most of all, my vision. Without Erin, I don’t think this book would have been as complete, as focused, and successful as it has been! I owe a lot to her!”

    — Mari K. Eder, author of The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

  • “Finding a good editor, one who respects your work and helps make it stronger without stripping your voice, isn’t easy. I hit the jackpot with Erin. She is professional, responsive, and thorough. More importantly, she made my book stronger. Erin is the smart and compassionate editor every writer wishes to have on their team.”

    — Megy Karydes, author of 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Lessen Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health

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About Erin (she/her)

I am a former acquiring editor of adult fiction and nonfiction at Sourcebooks, the seventh largest and fastest growing publisher in the U.S. Books I have worked on have been New York Times and USA Today bestsellers; chosen for Target Book Club and Author of the Year, Book of the Month Club, LibraryReads, Hoopla Book Club, Reader's Digest Editor's Picks, and Amazon Editor's Best of the Month; earned starred reviews from trade publications; nominated/shortlisted for awards, including the Goodreads Choice Awards; and were Indie Bestsellers. I am particularly adept at evaluating characters, plot, pacing, and dialogue to help a book be commercially viable and appeal to a broad readership.