You’ve done the hard part.
You’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, crafting worlds, characters, and stories that deserve to be shared.
Now, you’re ready to take the next step—but knowing exactly what your book needs can feel overwhelming.
Your manuscript is unique,
and so is your editing journey.
Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Manuscript Assessments
Brew the foundation.
Get clear, encouraging feedback on what’s working, what needs refining, and where to go from here.
Developmental Editing
Press deeper.
Shape your structure, plot, characters, and pacing to create a stronger, more resonant story.
Copyediting
Filter with care.
Polish your sentences, correct grammar and spelling, and smooth out inconsistencies in flow, formatting, and style.
Proofreading
The final pour.
Catch lingering typos, errors, and formatting issues so you’re ready to publish with peace of mind.
You deserve an editor who sees the story and the storyteller.
I know how overwhelming this part of the process can feel—especially when you’ve already put so much heart into your manuscript.
I’ll walk you through it all with clear guidance, zero judgment, and plenty of encouragement.
I’ll tell you what’s working, help smooth out what’s not, and make sure your story still feels like yours.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need someone who gets what you’re trying to do—and knows how to help you get there.
[Sara is] A true professional with clear communication and knowledgeable about which elements of story work and others that need improvement.
[She] provided me with helpful feedback and was very punctual when it came to her deadline. The constructive feedback she offered was clear.
I truly believe she added value to my project.
— Michael Benson, author
Sara was great at clearly communicating the process and feedback throughout the whole process. She was so kind and supportive of my writing and clearly understands the importance of people’s stories and making them as good as they can be, but also understands the importance of maintaining narrative voice. She’s clearly very passionate about what she does and is extremely talented. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a helping hand on their manuscript, and I would love to work with her again in the future.
I loved working with Sara for beta reading for my contemporary women’s fiction/romance novel. Her report was thorough and insightful, and I love how she called out some of her favorite quotes from my manuscript. Enthusiastic, professional, prompt & clear communication. It is so helpful to have her feedback going into the final editing stages. I will be working with her for beta reading for every future novel if she is available!
Curious if we’re a good fit?
Author Resources
Looking for writing tips, editing insights, or just a little encouragement to keep going?
Coffee-Stained Pages is where I share advice, reflections, and resources for fiction writers. Whether you’re plotting a new world, revising your fifth draft, or figuring out what happens after “The End,” you’ll find something here to support your journey.
Grab your favorite mug and start exploring.
Want to feel more confident as you revise your novel?
Whether you’re prepping for a developmental edit
or working through your next draft on your own,
Your Story Editing Roadmap
can help you get clear on what your story needs at the big-picture level.
It’s a simple, checklist-style guide that walks you through the core story elements—structure, character, pacing, tension—so you
can revise with more confidence (and maybe a little more excitement too).
Subscribe to The Editor’s Brew and you’ll get the guide right away,
plus cozy notes on writing, creativity, and the editing life.
