You’ll understand the why behind every suggestion and improve your craft for the next book—just like my students did with every writing assignment over the course of my 27-year teaching career.

Line/copy editing that also spots plot holes and sketchy character arcs? Yes, please. I provide the secondary read-through most developmental editors don’t offer.

You’re a long-term partner, and I’m invested in your growth as a writer.

I polish your prose while preserving your voice and your characters’ voices. Every edit includes coaching on why changes strengthen your story—so you learn for next time.

A two-pass service. Once in Word, and once in print-formatted PDF to catch those pesky items related to formatting as well as typos.

Standalone coaching or embedded in every edit—your choice. I offer mini-classes on specific writing topics with exercises you apply directly to your manuscript. Grow your skills with hands-on, personalized support designed by a veteran educator.

Interested in the options you have for publishing fiction? Contact me to schedule a one-on-one meeting. I’ll send you a questionnaire before our session so I’m prepared with all the most pertinent information for your genre.

I’ve worked with Wendee in several editorial capacities over the last decade. Originally hired as an editor for my publishing house, Turquoise Morning Press, she quickly became one of my most reliable editors. When I closed the publishing house, I retained Wendee as my personal editor. Fast-forward a few years, and we were working together, writing and editing projects for a national non-profit organization. We have worked together on numerous fiction and non-fiction works. Wendee provides hones, creative, developmental, and technical feedback in a professional manner. She’s still my editor and a valuable asset to my publishing team!

Maddie James/Kim Jacobs
Creative Professional, Founder Maddie James Books

I am an author of contemporary and historical romance and romantic memoir. Wendee has been the editor of every one of my books. Under her careful eye and informed guidance, each manuscript I have sent her has been returned to me with developmental edits that have enhanced my story in a way that improves my readers’ experience. When we get down to the nitty-gritty of line edits and proofreading, there is not a top, a grammatical error, or misspelled word that she misses.

I am a better writer because of all that I have learned from Wendee. She even edits my dreaded “back cover blurbs.”

As I often tell fellow authors and readers, not one of my books sees the light of day until Wendee gives it her stamp of approval.

Morgan Malone/Deborah Sabin, Award-Winning & Best-Selling Author

Wendee provides efficient and accurate editing services. as our organization strives to center inclusion and justice, Wendee provides us with an eye for detail and a commitment to reflect our values through our content. She is responsive, turns work around quickly, and often goes the extra mile to research our questions and provide informed suggestions.

Wendee is a joy to work with, and we wholeheartedly recommend her.

Rosa Guzmán-Snyder, Co-Founder, Principal Consultant, Community Language Cooperative

I review your work to understand your needs and develop my approach.

Together, we agree on process, timeline, and the support that fits your goals. We’ll have a written Working Agreement, complete with a Statement of Work and due dates explicitly stated.

I edit your manuscript and explain suggestions so you understand how to apply them going forward. Also, I use best practices for teaching adults and have a 27-year career teaching behind me.

If you’d like to schedule a meeting to discuss your edits, I’m totally open to that. Happy to make a recording if you prefer.

With each project, your skills strengthen. Many of my authors have been with me for years.