Courtney H.

★ 8+ years in developmental editing & story development ★ Published authors & award-winning screenwriters among my clients ★ Former Senior Creative Copywriter at Netflix ★ Former Content Editor for Toast’s On the Line ★ 20+ years in film production | Disney, DreamWorks, Google, Airbnb & YouTube ★ Award-winning screenwriter & published fiction writer ★ Top Rated | 100% Job Success | $100K+ earned Whether you need big-picture developmental editing, story guidance, or meticulous content and copy editing, I’ll help you identify what needs attention, understand why, and find clear, actionable solutions—without flattening your voice. ✦ STORY DEVELOPMENT & EDITING ✦ I work with novelists and screenwriters from early concepts through finished drafts, helping strengthen character, structure, plot, pacing, stakes, theme, emotional impact, and overall cohesion. • Story & screenplay development • Developmental editing • Manuscript & screenplay assessments • Treatments, outlines & revision roadmaps • Story coaching & consultations • Line & copy editing My approach is collaborative: I want to understand the story you want to tell and help you make that story as strong as it can be. I look at character, structure, plot, pacing, stakes, theme, emotional connection, world-building, and how those elements work together. I dig into what isn’t working and why, then help you find solutions that serve the story you actually want to tell. I specialize in Young Adult and Adult fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, horror and supernatural, thriller, and coming-of-age fiction. ✦ CONTENT & NONFICTION ✦ I work with publications, brands, and content teams to turn complex, rough, or AI-assisted drafts into clear, engaging, publication-ready content. • Article & long-form content editing • Line & copy editing • Structure, clarity, flow, tone & voice • AI-assisted draft editing & refinement • Fact-checking, source verification & AP style Most recently, I worked as a Senior Creative Copywriter at Netflix. As a Content Editor for Toast’s On the Line, I substantively edited articles for structure, clarity, voice, SEO, accuracy, and audience engagement. My broader background as a published fiction writer, award-winning screenwriter, and film producer gives me a creative and practical perspective on what works on the page, what connects with an audience, and—for screenplays—what ultimately has to work on screen. “At every stage, I was impressed with Courtney’s insight, analysis, and practical suggestions, as well as her attention to detail. Her help, guidance, and enthusiasm were invaluable to me. My agent loved the final manuscript!” — Sanjida Kay, author of Bone by Bone, The Stolen Child, and One Year Later Have a story or content you’re ready to strengthen? Send me a message with what you’re working on, its length, and the kind of editorial support you need.