I am a reader first and foremost. Ever since childhood, I’ve loved immersing myself in different worlds and taking on new personas. When I’m editing a manuscript, I’m guided by this reader experience. I want your readers to love your story as much as you do. I want them to feel what your characters feel, to know what your characters know. And I want to make sure they have the experience you want them to have, which means preserving your voice through every stage of the editing process.
I am open to editing most genres, but I have the most experience in romance, fantasy, women’s fiction, science fiction, and historical fiction along with their accompanying subgenres (historical romance!). I’ve worked with both YA and adult books in each of those genres.
“Rachel is a pleasure to work with as she is exhaustive and clear in her edits as well as having that rare gift of being tirelessly constructive in the criticisms she makes. She works through the text multiple times, after the author has had a chance to comment back on her observations and corrections. This means that the end result is not only clearer and a better overall piece of work but the process is entirely collaborative. I always feel the end result is much improved. I thoroughly commend Rachel to whomever needs her services.“
—J. Andrew Evans, author of multiple books
Rachel Shipp Editing 