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Are you a new contemporary, historical, or paranormal romance author or publisher?
Looking for a skilled line or developmental editor, or someone to plot your romance novel?
You're in the right place.
Services I offer include:
Finished your manuscript, and want a pair of expert eyes to read things over, point out areas where you can deepen the tension, enhance the romance, and really push your characters to become the best people they can be? I'll edit your book so it's ready to wow readers. And if you need a rush job? I often have free space in my schedule for last-minute projects.
Stuck on a scene or chapter? Not sure where your story should go next? Worried you've just written half a rough draft you now need to delete? Step away from the backspace button! I'll hold your hand through whatever tricky spot your story is in and show you the way out.
Perfect if you have a story idea but can't figure out how to write it. I'll take your story idea and translate it into a detailed plot outline full of guidance to get you from meet cute to happily ever after.
Blurbs are crucial to a book's success. But don't waste time stressing about what point of view to write in, which tropes to signal, and whether you need to include a trigger warning. I'll write your blurb for you so you can focus on the fun writing.
Not selling the number of books you want from your backlist? Struggling to attract readers to your new releases? Don't throw in the towel! I'll optimize your backlist with suggestions of small but effective changes to your titles, covers, blurbs, and keywords to attract readers and boost sales.
I'm Emily Keyes, an editor who specializes in helping new romance authors and publishers navigate the often confusing world of romance self-publishing.
I'll teach you how to use tropes, romance plot structure, and market research on your audience to write and sell books your readers will love.
About Me
I'll edit your romance novel manuscript so it grips readers from page 1 and delivers a heart-wrenching happily ever after they'll rave about in reviews.
I'll write your blurb, help you find the best title and subtitle, and advise you on the best (free) ways to market your book and develop a hungry readership that loves your books and always wants more.
What makes me qualified?
I've worked in romance publishing for 6 years as an editor of 80 romance novels, ghostwriter of 60, and plotter of 30. Most of my clients are newbies to romance publishing with 0-3 books under their belts.
I keep a close eye on the market, track reader expectations and trends like most people track their daily step count, and read as many new contemporary, historical, and paranormal romance novel releases as I can cram into my Kindle, all so I'm up to date on what is, unequivocally, the best fiction genre out there, and how you, dear romance author or publisher, can carve out your own little corner of it.
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Goldie Walker
My experience working with Emily on my historical romance was more than I could have
hoped for in a first-time editing experience. Her communication and adherence to
deadlines was excellent and professional. The feedback I received was actionable and
invaluable. I’m already scheduled to work with her on my next project.
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Haley Weir
I love working with Emily! She's a speedy proofreader and line editor. She cares about the books that she edits and works with me to make sure I'm delivering the best books possible. She also understands reader expectations, which is a must for this genre.