Support from draft one to published.

Editorial support for writers ready to realize their manuscript’s potential.

Book cover titled 'Dance and Belonging' with a young ballet dancer looking up and pointing upward, wearing a black leotard and red tutu, against a dark background.
Cover of The Comics Journal, Winter-Spring 2022 issue, showing a woman drawing comics on a tablet at home, with a TV displaying Donald Trump speaking, a black cat, and typical living room items.
Book cover titled "Dancing in the World: Revealing Cultural Confluences" with a blue and green abstract background, part of the Routledge Series in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Theatre and Performance by Sinclair Ogaga Emoghene and Kathleen A.
An illustrated scene of two people at a cluttered table discussing comics, with notes and books about comics studies on the table and a large diagram on the wall titled 'Understanding Comics at 30,' featuring various names and topics related to comic
Cover of Inks journal, Spring 2017, Volume 1 Issue 1, featuring comic art and illustrations, including characters, ink bottle, and drawing tools.
Book cover titled 'The Tournament of Heirs' featuring a stylized illustration of a woman with a feathered headdress holding a spear, surrounded by intricate Aztec-inspired patterns and gold accents.
Book cover of 'Latinx Comics Studies: Critical and Creative Crossings,' edited by Fernanda Díaz-Basteris and Maite Urcaregui, featuring illustrations of a cityscape and an airplane in the sky.

You don’t need a critic. You need support.

My editorial services are designed to protect and evolve your writing process. Together, we’ll craft the best version of your manuscript while building your confidence in your voice and vision.

Editing packages combine expert editorial review with 1:1 revision support to ensure you meet your manuscript goals.

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Not sure what kind of editorial support you need?

Most writers aren't. Let's take a look at where your manuscript is together…

Question 1 of 4
How would you describe the state of your manuscript right now?
a Complete first draft
b Revised draft
c Final draft
d Notes/partial draft
e Honestly, I've got drafts at multiple stages
Question 2 of 4
What are you struggling with the most at the moment?
a Structure — plotting and pacing
b Voice, tone, and style
c Grammatical/mechanical issues
d Finding the motivation to write
e A little bit of everything, honestly
Question 3 of 4
What kind of feedback are you hoping for from an editor?
a Big-picture guidance that will help me strengthen my storytelling.
b Sentence-level refinement that will help my writing come to life.
c Polishing grammatical and mechanical errors so I can publish.
d Motivation and inspiration for my writing process.
e All of the above — I need comprehensive support.
Question 4 of 4
What is the biggest challenge you're working through right now when it comes to writing?
a My confidence as a storyteller
b My voice on the page
c Mechanical/grammatical issues in the writing itself
d My motivation as a writer
e Multiple things — it's hard to pick just one

Still writing?

For support on your work-in-progress, I offer coaching + consultation.

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  • I would never have written my book if it wasn't for Rachel's support.

    — Amelia Perez, 3X bestselling author

  • Rachel was instrumental in helping me shape my concept into a compelling, cohesive manuscript. Her insights added real depth and clarity to my vision.

    — Brandon Wend, publisher of BroBible

  • Rachel's way of finding larger themes and habits in my writing resulted in deep and meaningful transformations in my manuscript.

    —Crystal U. Davis, author Dance and Belonging

What's included in your editorial package?

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Manuscript Assessment

A full read through of your manuscript, cover to cover.

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The Edit

A line-by-line edit of your manuscript focused on one of the following:

  • big picture elements (developmental edit)
  • style and tone (line edit)
  • grammatical and mechanical issues (copyedit)
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1:1 Revision Support

Four to five 60-minute, 1:1 sessions where I provide you personal support as you implement the changes and prepare your manuscript's next draft.

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