Bring your story to life

Services provided:

• Published edit

Endorsement:

Shelly took on the monumental task of editing my novel, The Witch Collector, after the rights reverted to me. It was no small undertaking to preserve not only my author voice for the second edition, but to maintain the heart of a story beloved by readers around the world. Shelly rose to the task and provided the expert, professional eye the book had always needed. Beyond edits, she developed a comprehensive style sheet that has become an essential roadmap for the rest of the series. Our collaboration was seamless, productive, and—most importantly—fun. She helped me improve the story while making the process feel like a true partnership!

Services provided:

• Developmental edit
• Line and copy edit
• Marketing blurb
• Formatting (ARC, print, eBook)
• Proofreading (collab)

Endorsement:

Shelly made every step of the self-publishing process so much easier, helping me to understand, learn, and move forward with confidence. Her edits are top-notch, and I’m so grateful to her for picking up on things I hadn’t thought of and pointing out both potential pitfalls and ways to make the book shine even brighter. From tiny details to the bigger picture, Shelly leaves no stone unturned and presents options and ideas without ever trying to alter your voice or your story. She’s responsive, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile. From her insightful edits to gorgeous formatting, I will absolutely be working with Shelly again.

Services provided:

• Line and copy edit

Endorsement:

I’ve worked with Shelly twice now on editing, and I can truly say that she leaves no stone unturned. I’ve learned valuable insights from her, and Shelly does everything she can to make your voice heard through the pages. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her when it came to making Moonflower the best it can be!

I highly recommend Shelly to anyone who wants an editor who will completely understand you and your narrative voice.

Services provided:

• Print + eBook formatting (UK independent release)

Endorsement:

I came to Shelly with a tight deadline and a desperate need to get a book formatted for publication for one of my author clients, and she absolutely nailed it. Shelly offered her expertise in areas I didn’t understand and provided alternatives for what wasn’t working. The formatting turned out perfect, and her attention to detail and care were outstanding. The added bonus was her enthusiasm and excitement for creating this with me so collaboratively. I will be telling every author and sending every client to The Fiction Editor from now on.

Services provided:

• Print + eBook formatting

Endorsement:

Shelly has been an incredible support in formatting both the ebook and print editions of my books. I first approached her to handle the special-edition hardback, and she did such an exceptional job that I knew I needed her to handle the regular editions as well. She’s warm, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile. I truly can’t recommend her highly enough!

Services provided:

• Line and copy edit
• Marketing guide
• Proofreading (collab)

Endorsement:

Sadist was a launch into a new genre and pen name, and Shelly was there every step of the way to help! Not just with the manuscript itself, but with quote selection and marketing materials that helped with stepping into a new space as an author, and I feel infinitely more secure knowing she’s gone over my manuscript. She caught what needed tightening, confiscated my repetitive words and comfort phrases, and helped shape the story into its strongest possible version.

If you’re looking for an editor who is genuinely invested in your work, Shelly is exactly who you want in your corner.

Services provided:

• Line and copy edit
• Proofreading
• eBook formatting

Endorsement:

Working with Shelly on my latest book was both a pleasure and an education. It was wonderful to be able to tap into her skills as a line editor, copy editor, proofreader, and formatter. She caught things from the tiniest typos to the larger continuity errors, offered excellent suggestions for various changes and taught me things to look for in my writing that can be improved upon in my next project. Not only an editor skilled in both seeing the smaller and bigger picture, but also a hawk-eyed proofreader and wonderful formatter. I look forward to working with her again on my next project and highly recommend her to anyone looking for great editing and all the other tasks that come with final book polishing.

Services provided:

• Print formatting

Endorsement:

I’m fairly certain that I owe Shelly my firstborn, or at the very least, an edible arrangement, after working with her to reformat my manuscript in a pinch. Her professionalism and creative eye took a stressful last-minute situation and turned it into an exciting opportunity to refresh my paperback with a gorgeous new interior that I was proud to share with my readers. She was prompt, communicative, and fun to work with as she took my vision to the next level. This project honestly surpassed my needs and expectations, and I cannot wait to work with her again on the next one! 11/10, I will always recommend working with Shelly to prevent formatting-related mental breakdowns.

Services provided:

• eBook, paperback, and hardcover formatting

Endorsement:

I’m wildly picky about interiors, and Shelly delivered. She took the Deadly Fae Series and turned it into the most gorgeous set on my shelf. She created beautiful ebook, paperback, and hardcover interiors across multiple printers, tight deadlines, and countless updates. Though I hired her for formatting, she even flagged typos along the way. Her clear communication, on-point timelines, and detail saved me headaches at proof. If you want your book to look as good as it reads, hire Shelly. I’m truly grateful.

Services provided:

• Line and copy edit

Endorsement:

This was my first experience working with an editor, and Shelly made my words shine through the pages. I have never felt this confident about pressing “publish” on a manuscript before, and she took the stress out of publishing a book. Shelly is truly a master at her craft, and I can honestly say I can’t wait to work with her again!

Services provided:

• Developmental edit
• Line and copy edit
• Proofreading (collab)

Endorsement:

I hired Shelly to help me prepare my novel, The Shadow Weaver, for publication, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. I chose her combined editing package, and from start to finish, Shelly brought invaluable insight, expertise, and support throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond at every stage, and I truly can’t imagine working with another editor. For any author seeking exceptional editing services, I highly recommend Shelly.

Services provided:

• Developmental edit
• Line and copy edit
• Proofreading (collab)
• Marketing blurb writing
• eBook formatting
• Print formatting

Endorsement:

I am so glad I took a chance on Shelly, The Fiction Editor. From her sample edit, I never once felt anxious opening up her reviews, only excited for the new possibilities and precision guidance she offered. Shelly met my energy at every step, working to understand the final vision without asking me to do any extra labor. Her kindness and empathy is steeped into her work, and all feedback is clearly worded, linear, and gentle. I cannot express how easy Shelly made the developmental and copy edit process—I was sick, I was job hunting, and somehow we were early for the deadlines after turning out a book I am uncomfortably proud of. If you need an editor who will see you, embrace your vision, and will know how to refine it, you need Shelly.”

Services provided:

• Developmental edit
• Line and copy edit
• Marketing guide

Endorsement:

I had the pleasure of working with Shelly on the first book of my second series, and can comfortably say that as long as she intends to edit, I will be hiring her for all future books. The Pendragon Wytch went through a full developmental and line/copy edit, and I was blown away by the quality of Shelly’s work. The book map and style sheet have been invaluable tools for writing the next book in the series. I can pop into them at any point to reference character’s plotlines, appearance, notable moments etc. This alone has saved me so much time and ensures a streamlined series with less chance of plot holes. We all know how hard it is to find quotable moments in our work, and her marketing guide took all the pain out of marketing on social platforms by having it all in one place. Not only did it highlight a large range of quotable dialogue, but it also broke it up into sections of shorter, quippy quotes, and longer ones, designed to help with different types of marketing. There were bonus content suggestions, notable moments to consider for art commissions, and much more. For the edit itself, Shelly is fantastic at respecting your voice within your work, while polishing the manuscript into the best version of itself. I can honestly say it is the most enjoyable, relaxed edit I have done in what will now be five books. I cannot recommend Shelly highly enough.

Services provided:

• Editing
• Formatting

Endorsement:

When your editor gets as excited about your story as you do; when your editor understands how to make your prose better while still keeping your authorial voice; when your editor is kind, knowledgeable, creative, enthusiastic, thorough, and supportive, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. And that is exactly who Shelly is.

Shelly is a master in her craft and comes from a place of genuine joy and passion in all that she does. I was blown away at every stage of the process, from tiny details to massive improvements, to the education on how to be a better writer in my future projects. If you are looking for a trusted professional to hand your babies over to, I can’t recommend The Fiction Editor highly enough for both editing and formatting.