Xendara H.

Your voice and vision are key, and I understand the importance of keeping those intact. Editing can be scary, but it should be a collaboration, not a takeover. I have a strong eye for detail, consistency, and syntax. I can help you tighten up your plot and sharpen your prose. I don’t use generative AI. I have certificates in copyediting and developmental editing with additional specialized coursework in fantasy and science fiction. I also love to help get nonfiction animal and environmental stories out! I have a degree in Wildlife Biology as well as over a decade of experience in wildlife rehabilitation. I love words and the diverse, amazing worlds they can create. I’d love to help your dreams come true! *** TESTIMONIALS *** From A.M. Carter, author of sapphic romance science fiction: “I met Xendara by happy accident in a facebook thread. My hope that anyone might be able to address the various plot-driven fumblings of my current work was limited, but my muse was looking out for me that day. Xen agreed to read my story. Immediately, she blew me away with her attention to detail and keen ability to so thoroughly untangle the vines of some rather dangerous twists and turns, while also addressing style, redundancy, literary device, grammar, and prose. She really is the go-to editor for any editing need, and, as I move forward with future stories, she is the only editor I want to work with.” ----- From Betsy M. Haas, author of The Miracle of Greg (a children’s story), for the benefit of nonprofit organization Aide for Animals: “I wanted to share my inspired-by-real-life story about one of our rescue kittens, Greg. I asked Xendara to assist with the editing, and I'm sure glad I did! After helping me correct all the story and technical errors, she then reviewed the proofs sent back by the KDP vendor. It took several tries for them to get it right, and Xen caught all the errors they hadn't fixed until it was just how we wanted it.”