Non-fiction, poetry, and memoir book editing

Hey, I’m Rachel, a book editor and champion for independent authors.

Book editing is sacred work.

Being a book editor is sacred work. Quiet, attentive work. Deeply meaningful work. I am literally holding a heart in my hands—your heart, the author’s. I am helping your voice sing with confidence.

I move carefully because your voice deserves to be respected, the words you’ve chosen matter.

I am careful because I know how important it is to honor your unique creative process, your beautiful way of seeing the world, and your honest and authentic voice. I am meticulous because I know how much it matters to you, the author, to get it right.

I’m after soft landings.

I want suggestions to feel like invitations, not corrections.

My goal is never to shape your work into something it isn’t, but to help it become even more of what it already is—clearer, stronger, more alive.

This isn’t just about grammar or structure or word choice. This is about honoring the journey you’ve taken to get here. It’s about reflecting back the depth of your courage and the clarity of your message, even when you can’t quite see it yourself.

I believe in edits that help you trust yourself more—not less.

Because your story matters.

Because your voice is worthy.

Because what you’re creating could change someone’s life.

And because you’ve already done the hardest part:

You showed up. You wrote.

The rest is refinement.

The rest is care.

The rest is sacred tending.

Here’s a Preview of My Editing Experience

These are just a few of the many beautiful books I’ve had the honor of working on.

The Simple Art of Getting Unstuck: A Practical Guide to Unlocking Your Power and Finding Fulfillment in Life by Maria Piantanida (#1 New Release in Nursing Psychiatry and Mental Health, Amazon Bestseller in Medicine & Psychology)

Financial Rebellion: Empowering Business Owners to: Understand their numbers, Grow their Profit, Save Tax & Build Financial Freedom by Liz Jarvis (#1 Amazon best seller in Accounting and Cash Flow)

The Creative Force: Permission to Unleash your Unique Creativity by Cayla Pothan (#1 Amazon Best Seller in Happiness, Behaviour, Mental Health, and Creativity)

Thrive: Overcome Burnout and Reclaim your Energy and Passion for Life by Sally Holden (Amazon Best Seller Stress, Stress Management, Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine Healing, Emotions & Mental Health, Mental Stress (Books), Emotional Mental Health Books)

Metamorphosis: Trust the process of your own becoming by Kate Patterson (Amazon Best Seller in 7 categories: Ebook, #1 in Inspirational Spirituality (kindle), #1 in Inspirational Spirituality (books), #1 Personal Growth & Inspiration, #1 Spirituality, #1 Worship & Devotion, #1 Religion & Spirituality, #1 in Spiritual Self Help , Paperback #2 in Personal Transformation)

The Bare Naked Truths: The Untold Stories of Motherhood by Julie Mundy (#1 Amazon Best Seller in Motherhood; #68 Overall in Books in Australia during launch)

RESET, POWER-UP, AND THRIVE: 8 Powerful Tools to Tap In, Amplify and Fast-Track Healing by Abbey Lawless (#1 Amazon Best Seller in Happiness, Alternative Medicine Healing, Psychology & Counselling, #2 Best Seller in Alternative Healing Medicine, Psychological and Physiological Aspects)

Empowered Conscious Sexuality: From Prude to Pleasure by Pauline Ryeland

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Sacred Sexuality, Other Spiritual Practices, Personal Growth & Inspiration, Spirituality

Ignite Your Potential: The Ultimate Handbook For Visionary Leaders and Business Owners To Take The Brakes Off by Sand Mew

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Business Decision-Making, Entrepreneurship, Motivational Business Management

Give yourself Permission to shine: A journey of joy, movement and balance for life by Wendy Joy Anastasi

A Joyful Life: Align your Heart, Speak your Truth, Embrace your Freedom by Sally Holden 

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Emotions, Mental Health, Inner Child, Spiritual Self-Help, #1 Hot New Release in Self-Help

Corporate Rewilding: A Wild Woman's Guide to Reclaiming Your Feminine Power by Tina Kapp-Kailea

The Secret Codes to Success: Ancient Laws for the New Paradigm and Millennium by Jean Sheehan

6-Time Best Selling Author and #1 Amazon Best Seller in Personal Growth and Inspiration, Spiritual Self-Help, Professional Education Development

The Sacred Marriage: A Spiritual Quest of the Heart by Henrietta Gothe-Ellis

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Spiritual Meditations

High Impact Coaching: It Starts With You Kindle Edition by Kathy Sauvé 

#1 Amazon International Best Seller in Professional & Technical Training, Business Training, Training

RISE: Become Who You Were Born To Be Kindle Edition by Tegan Rein

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Spiritual Healing, Stress Management, and Spiritual Growth Self-Help

The Self Love Code: A Survivor's Guide to Healing Your Whole Self From Toxic Relationships by Dr Suzanne Labrie

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Healing, Spiritual Self-Help, Self-Help for Abuse, Alternative Medicine

No More Bad Vibes: The Secret to Having Amazing Energy by Alisha Jane

#1 Amazon International Best Seller in Australia, Germany and Brazil in Self-Help for the Inner Child, Inner Child, and Spiritual Self-Help

Bounce Back Fast: 5 Practical Steps to Resilience by Paula Fenwick 

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Motivational Self Help, Self Esteem Self-Help, Management and Leadership, Decision Making, Business Decision Making & Problem Solving, Business & Investing

Chaos to Calm: Finding Serenity in Turbulent Times by Helen Melrose 

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Inspirational Spirituality, Personal Growth & Inspiration, Inspirational Spirituality

Holistic PTSD Recovery: For First Responders, Military & Their Families by Sarah K. Grace

Holistic Medicine, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Help

 What If There is Nothing Wrong with You by Leanne Johnston

Health, Fitness & Dieting, Exercise & Fitness

Living Your Ultimate Life: Modelling your Mindset for Success by Lisa Bradley

Self-Help, Personal Development, Body, Mind, Spirit, Careers & Achieving Success

Rise & Shine: 11 Self-Permissions to Step Into Your Power & Experience More Joy by Roxanne Aliche

Women & Business, Motivational Self-Help

Stop Stalling Start Selling: You Don't Need To Read This Book But You Should by Derek Strokon

#1 Amazon best seller in Canada in 5 categories, Australia in 2 categories, #1 Hot New Release in USA Professional Sales & Selling, Consulting, Sales & Selling

The Centred Tradie: A journey out of the darkness by Daniel Gaebler

#1 Best Seller in Small Business 

GodForce: Liberate Your Mind, Master Your Reality, Unleash Your Primal Genius by Nikhil Kale

Mental & Spiritual Healing, Personal Transformation Self-Help

Right for You: Structure Your Thinking, Make a Decision, and Move Forward with Your Career (and Life) by Lindsay Gordon

#1 Amazon best seller in Job Hunting, Career Guides 

Grace: A Practical, No-Bullsh*t Journey from Pain to Purpose by Nicolas Canon

#1 Amazon Best Seller in USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, France, and Netherlands in Shamanism, Energy Healing and Mental & Spiritual Healing

ANIMALS SPEAK : What Animals Want You To Know: 10 Short Stories by Rommie Buhler 

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Spiritual Self Help, Animal Care & Pet Essays, Animal & Pet Care Essays

The Transformational Journaling Method: The ONLY Journaling Book You Will Ever Need by Alissa Buttiglieri

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Personal Growth and Inspiration

IN DEMAND B.O.S.S.: Business Operating Success Systems To Help You Get Organised & Save Time! by Lyndi MacRae

#1 Amazon international best seller in Women & Business, Business & Investing, Small Business, Database Management Systems

Primal Move: Heal Climate Change by Healing Ourselves by Ante Strika

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Environmental Science

Engineered to Love: Going Beyond Success to Fulfillment Using Practical Tools to Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect by Justin Wenck

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Personal Success & Spirituality, Pop Culture and Journaling

Book Coaching, Consulting, and Research

The Ethical Vision of Clint Eastwood by Sara Vaux (published with Eerdman’s Press)

Religious Ethics, Movie History & Criticism, Individual Directors

Support for your manuscript and your overall wellbeing

Personalized Coaching

Let’s hop on Zoom and get real about your book. We'll discuss your fears, doubts, and hesitations, perhaps even exploring how your inner critic is holding you back.

High-level Developmental Editing

During the first pass, I focus on structure, organization, and overall flow of the manuscript to help you gain clarity and confidence.

Detailed Copy Editing

I'll meticulously check for grammar, punctuation, and consistency to ensure your book is polished and error-free.

Types of Books I Edit

I’m an editor for poetry, memoir, and non-fiction manuscripts with a passion for titles in:

  • Health and wellness

  • Women’s empowerment

  • Women’s issues

  • Leadership

  • Business

  • Relationships

  • Career growth

  • Animals

  • Coaching

  • Creativity

  • Psychology

  • Personal development

  • New age spirituality

  • Energy healing

  • Self-help

I obsess over wordsmithing— but more than that, I want to help you grow and evolve as a human being.

As your book editor, I show up with more than just technical expertise. I show up ready to help you become the author you’re meant to be. Publishing requires inner courage, self-awareness, self-care, and a high level of attention to detail.

I can help you think through not just how the words are looking on the page, but also how you’re feeling about your launch.

Let’s elevate your confidence, through the process of publishing your book.

Writing a book about animals? I’d love to edit it.

Writing a channeled book? I can help.

First-Time Author Testimonial

Brock is a drummer and photographer who decided to publish a badass book about all of his adventures seeing rock concerts growing up. I loved helping him bring the vision to life! 🤘🏻

Beyond Your Book

There are plenty of editors out there who only want to clean up your grammar, punctuation, and style.

I want to help you become a stronger, more confident person through the process of publishing your book.

When you work with me, we go deeper than just the surface layer of words on the page. We’re collaborating on a soul level.

Finding tools to help you release self-doubt, find your voice, and step into your power. It’s an identity shift— a claiming of your seat at the table of authors, thought leaders, and community builders who are changing the world.

Client Testimonials

  • "You made the editing process feel simple and doable. I loved working with you."

    Renato Sa, Brazilian Poet and Author of 18 Hearts

  • "Rachel, thank you for talking me down from my ledge when I was freaking out about sharing too much information about myself in my book! You told me to take a breath and consider keeping what I wrote just as it was as my readers would appreciate my authenticity and may even say, "Wow, someone gets me." Thank you for being the best editor a first-time author could ever ask for!"

    Maria Piantanida, PMHNP, Bestselling Author of The Simple Art of Getting Unstuck

  • "I am eternally grateful for the chance to work with Rachel. She is helpful with guidance, insights, and tools; she is generous with her time while also holding the container of a group so well, and she is incredibly supportive—my own writing cheerleader. Without the accountability of the group and without Rachel’s energy, I would not be writing as much as I am."

    Siarra Layla Sens, Jungian Counselor and Coach, Depth Therapist, Shadow and Dream Worker

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