novel editor, book editor, new author
 
 

​​Character-focused and story-driven editing for contemporary romance authors

I believe there’s a place in romance for everyone. Whether you’re ace, LGBTQIA+, disabled, or BIPOC, romance is for you—Let me help you connect with the readers your book is meant for.

 

You’ve got the vision and the drive. Working with an editor will help you refine your words.

 

If you work with me, I promise

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to always put your vision first

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to tell you why I suggest changes

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to show you tools that will develop your skills

Whether it’s a manuscript critique, editing, or one-on-one support, click here to find out more.

 
 
 

Romance has always had me in a chokehold.

Read more about why it’s my beating heart.

Sarah Reside Editor New Authors
 

Jackie Todd (@jackietodd_ on Instagram) giving a video testimonial on working with Sarah

Asking questions is my superpower.

Your creative vision is safe with me, because I ask questions so you can deep dive into your story and your characters to find the solutions that work for you.

How We Can Work Together

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    Manuscript Critique

    Get high-level professional feedback and next steps on your manuscript. A manuscript critique focuses on which elements of your story are working for you and where you can refine them.

    Perfect for authors on a budget.

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    Developmental Editing

    Get in-depth insights into the story elements of your novel. Developmental editing focuses on character development, plot, pacing, themes and world building.

    Perfect for authors who want to ensure their characters have a swoon-worthy romance for the ages.

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    Line Editing

    Enhance the flow of your writing with a line edit. Line editing is about making your words sing at the line and paragraph level.

    Perfect for authors who want their readers to remember a turn of phrase when they think of your book.

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    Copyediting

    Get the nitty-gritty right with in-text corrections and comments. Copyediting is about so much more than grammar. It’s about ensuring that your text is clear, consistent, correct, and coherent.

    Perfect for authors who want to make sure their cinnamon roll hero isn’t accidentally a cinamin roll.

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    Coaching

    Get one-on-one author coaching with a pro editor who values romance as a genre. Work on plot problems together or ask all your grammar questions. This is your time.

Click below to find out more about how we can work together.

 
 

Wanna see if our working styles and book boyfriends align?

 
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If you want to explore how I can help you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d love to see how I can support you. 

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