Non-fiction, poetry, and memoir book editing

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

Types of Books I Edit and Ghostwrite

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

  • Women and business

  • Leadership

  • Business

  • Relationships, love, and sexuality

  • Career growth

  • Animals

  • Coaching

  • Creativity

  • Psychology

  • Personal development

  • Spirituality

  • Mindfulness

  • New age spirituality

  • Energy healing

  • Self-help

Need help writing your book? I am also a ghostwriter in these categories, if you’d rather hire a pro to write your book for you!

What Clients Are Saying

  • "I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have had you as my editor. Your comments and edits have opened up a visceral part of me that was needed. You have inspired me to become a better writer and storyteller. You are a gift and I appreciate you!"

    Dan Stemen, Digital Marketing Consultant

  • Amy Otto Author

    "You are the best at what you do!"

    Amy Otto, author of Awakened: My Journey from School Counselor to Traveling Psychic Medium

  • Justine massey, author and activist

    "Thanks again for your support on this project. It makes such a huge difference to be accompanied in this by someone so smart and caring. A thousand thank yous."

    Justine Marion Massey, author of Perros Argentinos: Wild Poems and Related Stories, CA licensed attorney prioritizing human rights in the climate crisis

  • Brooke Novick

    "Rachel, thank you for the time, energy, and care you put into editing my book. Thank you for communicating with such warmth and kindness, and for helping me bring it across the finish line."

    Brooke Novick, LMFT and Author of Everything Exists to Return You Home to Love

  • Cathryn Nichols, author

    "Support is essential for authors. You do it so well ☺️"

    Cathryn Nicholls, author of Finding My Humanity

  • "Big shoutout to my wonderful and motivating editor, Rachel. My book, From the Parking Lot to the Front Row is a firsthand account of the over 400 concerts I've been to and the people that were there with me. It includes pictures of us and the bands we saw over the last 40 years."

    Brock Scott, Author, Photographer, and Rock and Roll Drummer

  • Paige Trinnaman memoir writer

    "Thank you for being instrumental in nurturing and birthing this book baby!"

    Paige Trinnaman, author of Pinocchio Girl: A Mormon Mother’s Journey to Reclaim Sex, Love & God

  • "Your feedback was an immediate boost of confidence. It helps knowing which parts you loved. Very helpful to guide me further."

    Mareena Corbett, Leadership Development Consultant and author of For the Love of Leadership: Spark meaning in your business and reignite your team

  • "I feel understood. My whole life, I’ve felt misunderstood, and I’ve had this belief that maybe no one could ever really get it. But working with you, I finally felt like someone does get it. It’s such a comforting feeling. Thank you so much for working with me, especially on such heavy subjects. The understanding you’ve reflected means the world to me."

    A memoir ghostwriting client on her experience working with me as a book shaman

  • Carmel O'Connor and her book Written

    "Thank you, Rachel! Having your editing magic was profound in my publishing journey! Can't wait to collab again in the very near future!"

    Carmel Ellen O'Connor, author of Written: A proven pathway to clear writer's block and write the story you're here to tell the world

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.

Start the Business They Thought You Couldn't by Michelle Bray (#1 Amazon bestseller in Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Starting a Business E-Books and Business Development & Entrepreneurship)

The Unseen Edge: What the War in Ukraine Taught Me About Leadership and the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Angela B. Hansen

Perros Argentinos // Argentine Dogs: Wild Poems and Related Stories by Justine Marrion Massey

Awakened: My Journey From School Counselor to Traveling Psychic Medium by Amy Otto

Healing Life With Grief: Alone is better done together by Kristie Charlton (4x author and Amazon bestseller in Grief and Bereavement, Popular Psychology Counseling, and Parenting)

I, Centaur: Coregulation Mentorship for Horses, Humans, and Mastery by Christen Schweizer

Unleashed: Holistic Leadership Insights from Our Canine Companions by Rebecca Fitzsimmons (Amazon bestseller in Holistic Medicine, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, and Leadership & Motivation)

Boundless: A Roadmap For A Limitless Future by Kathy Eldon (Amazon bestseller in Inner Child Self-Help, American Poetry, and Creativity)

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

Client Testimonials

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    "Thank you. You did an outstanding job extremely quickly. The book is monumentally better because I handed you the baton and I really appreciate the care that you took with it."

    —Laurie McGinley

  • "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

  • "I feel like I was finally able to articulate the depth of the message I wanted to get across. Couldn't have done that without your edits and questions."

    —Angela Hansen, author of The Unseen Edge: What the War in Ukraine Taught Me About Leadership and the Power of Emotional Intelligence

  • "I am feeling a lot better as I'm working on my book draft and just have a lot of really positive momentum. Thanks again for your support on this project. It makes such a huge difference to be accompanied in this by someone so smart and caring. A thousand thank yous."

    —Justine Massey, author of Argentine Dogs // Perros Argentinos: Wild Poems and Related Stories

  • "Rachel, thank you for your beautiful and helpful feedback! You have a gift for constructive and honest insights that leave people feeling elevated and inspired. I'm excited to sit down with my manuscript again."

    —Sophia, non-fiction writer

Book editing is sacred work.

I see developmental book editing as a conversation. It’s collaborative work designed to help you sharpen your ideas and increase your confidence about your book.

This is not going to be like the high school teacher or college professor who scrawled red pen all over your paper.

I’m here to show you not only where you can improve, but also what your strengths are as a writer. I want you to walk away from this process feeling refreshed, invigorated, and uplifted.

I work with authors at the first stage of the editing process: high-level developmental book editing.

Clients have often said they appreciate my careful eye for detail, my warmth and encouragement, and my practice of highlighting not only what needs to change in your manuscript but also what’s working well.

Contact Me About Your Book

Need editing support for your manuscript?

Let’s Talk About Your Book

Not every editor includes Zoom calls as part of the process, but I love to! Let’s discuss your fears, doubts, hesitations, and what you want me to focus on in the edit. I’ll also share more about how the process works and what to expect.

High-Level Developmental Editing

I focus on structure, organization, and overall flow of the manuscript. I’ll provide you with comments in the working file plus an in-depth editorial report that notes what to focus on in your revisions.

Decision-Making Support for Your Publishing Path

Not sure if you want to self-publish, pitch to traditional publishers, or work with a hybrid publisher? I’ll help you learn more about each route and discover which is the best fit for your values, budget, timeline, and vision for your project.

Book Editing With Care and Nervous System Regulation in Mind

One thing I don’t see talked about much in the publishing world is the nervous system. But it matters more than people realize.

The energy of your book is a very real thing.

And you need to protect that energy.

You also need to ensure that the collaborators you work with respect your energy and treat your book with care.

You want to be very mindful of who comes into contact with your manuscript as you’re creating it. That energy is then felt by readers when they engage with your work.

When I edit, I move slowly and thoughtfully, especially with personal or emotional material. That way I can see your work clearly and give feedback that feels steady, supportive, and manageable.

This is especially important if you’re writing memoir, trauma-adjacent material, or a book that asks readers to dive deep into their emotions. Caring for my nervous system and working while in a calm, regulated state helps me keep the energy of the books I work on clear and steady, so readers can work on the next draft without feeling rushed.

Tell Me About Your Book

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 writing expertise. I show up ready to help you become the author you’re meant to be. Publishing requires inner courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow.

I can help you think through not just how the words are looking on the page, but what you want to get out of your publishing experience. What doors do you want to open as a result of publishing your book? How do you want this experience to feel throughout the process?

Many freelance book editors are hands-off, uninterested in meeting for a call, and only going to discuss strictly elements of your book’s style. I’m here for more than that.

I want to get to know you face-to-face and hear about your vision for your book and your wildest publishing dreams. I’m here to help you think big picture and reach higher when it comes to the impact your book can make.

I’m here to help you see how sharing your book with the world is going to change your life forever. I want you to get the most out of this experience you can—because you deserve that.

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More Books I’ve Edited

Funny Little Human: Transform the way you see yourself and the ones you love by Fiona Margaret Lukeis (Interpersonal Relations, Love & Romance, Marriage)

More Love at Work: Lead the Future with GrowthEQ by Paula Fenwick (Business Mentoring and Coaching)

Pinocchio Girl: Pinocchio Girl: A Mormon Mother's Journey to Reclaim Sex, Love, and God by Paige Trinnaman (Coming Fall 2025) (Amazon #1 Best Seller in Sacred Sexuality and #1 New Release in Regional U.S.)

The Creative Force: Permission to Unleash your Unique Creativity by Cayla Pothan (Popular Psychology Creativity and Genius, Women and Business, and Creativity)

It Ends With Me: Break the Chains of Conditioning and Embrace a Life of Peace, Prosperity, and Pleasure by Keri Lynn (Women's Sexual Health, General Sexual Health, Divorce)

Nanay, Nanny, Mama, Yaya: The Separation that Connects Us All by Grace Skovgaard and Alyssa De Asis (Amazon bestseller in Parenting Morals and Responsibility, Parenting Emotions and Feelings, and Teen and Young Adult Fiction on Girls and Women’s Issues)

Are you writing a book about animals? That’s one of my specialties as an editor.

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Writing a channeled book?
I can help.

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“Rachel is one of the most authentic and wonderful humans out there!  She is a master editor and brilliant woman.”

Derek Strokon, TEDx Speaker and Bestselling Author

Derek Strokon and his book Stop Stalling, Start Selling

“What stood out in the editing process with Rachel was the feeling of being very supported and warmly understood. Rachel communicates terrifically and was able to add developmental edits that made my book shine. I highly recommend Rachel and plan to work with her again when I write another book.”

-Christen Schweizer, author of I, Centaur

“Rachel has helped me create momentum on my writing projects, has inspired a consistent yoga practice, and holds the most sacred and intuitive space.”

Sonja Burgal

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.

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