Expert Copy Editing & Proofreading for Romance, Paranormal, & Cozy Mystery Authors
Helping you keep readers In the Zone—typo-free and immersed in your story.
Your story deserves to keep readers In the Zone from the first page to the last. But even the smallest issues—typos, inconsistencies, timeline slips, or clunky phrasing—can distract readers and cost you great reviews. That’s where I come in.
I provide professional copy editing and proofreading services for authors—especially romance, paranormal, and cozy mystery writers—who want polished, reader-ready books. I smooth out inconsistencies, tighten repetition, and catch the kinds of details your brain automatically skips when you’re deep in your story. I make sure your story reads cleanly, clearly, and compellingly.
Let’s keep your readers In the Zone and give your story the strong, polished finish it deserves. Ready when you are.
With years of experience and nearly 200 indie titles under my belt, I help authors strengthen their writing, sharpen their series, and build loyal readers who keep coming back for more.
About Those Gremlins…
Every manuscript has them—those sneaky little mistakes your brain politely skips while you’re drafting. I call them gremlins. My job is to track them down and clear them out so your readers stay focused where they should be: on your story.
About Bruce
Meet Bruce—my tiny, fluffy supervisor who is 100% convinced he’s in charge. He doesn’t edit, but he does offer judgmental stares when I ignore his break schedule.
Why Editing Strengthens Your Story
Great fiction pulls readers into another world—whether it’s a swoon-worthy romance, a gripping mystery, or a paranormal adventure that keeps them up way past bedtime. But even the best stories can hit speed bumps. A missing word, a mismatched detail, or a timeline hiccup can pull readers out of the moment fast.
It happens to every writer. When you already know the scene in your head, your brain fills in the blanks. It autocorrects things that aren’t actually on the page. Revisions, rewrites, and late-night fixes can introduce new inconsistencies without you noticing.
That’s where professional copy editing and proofreading comes in.
I help catch the things your eyes skip—typos, repetition, clunky phrasing, name changes, continuity slips, timeline jumps, and all those tiny details that matter more than readers and authors realize. Whether it’s copy editing, proofreading, or both, my goal is to keep your writing smooth, consistent, and distraction-free so readers can stay fully locked into your story from page one to “The End.”
Let’s keep your readers In the Zone—and keep them turning pages.
Grammar & Style in Fiction
Grammar isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially in fiction. Different style guides have different rules, and authors often make intentional choices for voice, tone, and pacing. I’m not the grammar police—the goal is to keep your writing clear, consistent, and distraction-free so readers stay focused on your story. I offer suggestions; you decide what fits your style.
Copy Editing Overview
Copy editing helps your story read clean, clear, and consistent—without changing your voice. I help refine your writing by tightening sentences, smoothing flow, and catching inconsistencies your brain autocorrects.
What I Look For
- Internal logic & continuity
- Consistent style choices (spelling, capitalization, hyphens, dashes)
- Repetition, awkward phrasing, and readability bumps
- Conflicting or unexplained details
Copy editing makes your writing stronger while preserving your style.
Keeping readers In the Zone.
Proofreading Overview
Proofreading is the final clean sweep before publishing. I catch typos, punctuation slips, missing or extra words, and small consistency issues that distract readers.
What I Look For
- Typos & misspellings
- Grammar and punctuation
- Missing or repeated words
- Homophones (new/knew, whole/hole) & word usage
- Minor detail consistency issues
Proofreading keeps your manuscript clean, clear, and ready for formatting. It’s the last step before your book heads out into the world.
Keeping readers In the Zone.
Corporate Proofreading Overview
I provide professional proofreading and copy editing for businesses that need clear, accurate, on-brand communication. With experience supporting Medicare Advantage plans, I’ve worked on marketing and member-facing materials.
What I Proofread
- Marketing & communication materials
- Member documents
- Benefits charts & summaries
- Direct mail pieces
- Web & digital content
I verify details, ensure consistency, and help keep your materials polished and professional.
How Much Does It Cost?
I use a simple per-word pricing model based on the original word count in Microsoft Word. Returning clients receive consistent pricing for books of similar length.
Packages
Copy Editing + Proofreading
Copy Editing Only
Proofreading Only
Keep readers In the Zone!
Free Sample
Curious how professional copy editing or proofreading can strengthen your writing?
I offer a free sample copy edit of up to 1,500 words—no cost, no pressure. This gives you a chance to see how I work, how I communicate edits, and how my style fits with yours.
Whether you need help with grammar, punctuation, consistency, or clarity, the sample edit shows you exactly what to expect if we decide to move forward together.