[Fiction refined] [Magic retained]
You’ve written your book. Now it’s time to clarify what’s working, strengthen what’s not, and prepare it for the next stage. Whether you're writing fantasy, horror, gothic fiction, or anything that lives on the commercial shelf, I help authors clarify structure, elevate voice, and strengthen emotional impact—without compromising what makes their story uniquely theirs.
You’ve written your book. Now it’s time to clarify what’s working, strengthen what’s not, and prepare it for the next stage. Whether you're writing fantasy, horror, gothic fiction, or anything that lives on the commercial shelf, I help authors clarify structure,
elevate voice, and strengthen
emotional impact—without
compromising what makes their
story uniquely theirs.
Editorial support for genre fiction.
“Her attention to detail in the line edits has been so insightful… it was as if Kayla was reading the book I had in my brain and made suggestions to help me bring the vision in my head to life.”
— S. Snyder, fantasy author.
Services
I specialize in the stages of editing where big-picture storytelling and line-level craft come together—helping authors refine structure, sharpen voice, and polish language before the final proofing stage.
Developmental Edit
The big-picture elements of your story: overall structure, plot, characters, pacing, and narrative flow.
Line Edit
The prose and language of your manuscript at the sentence level, considering word choice, syntax, and overall writing style.
Copyedit
The mechanics of grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage and style in your manuscript.
Each project is tailored to your manuscript’s needs, your publishing goals, and your genre.
I’m Kayla—a fiction editor with a background in history, science, and an enduring love of dark, voicey, character-driven stories. I specialize in fantasy, horror, and gothic fiction, but I work across the spectrum of commercial fiction. My goal? To help you refine your story’s structure and style while keeping its soul intact.
A bit about me…
your future editor, perhaps?
“As for her editorial letter, any expectations I had were blown out of the water. Her letter possessed such an articulate and thoughtful response to my manuscript. She provided in-depth suggestions and advice on how to improve what was already there. Despite it being a critique, which by nature can of course feel a tad negative, I never felt bombarded with negativity for a moment.”
— Developmental Editing Client