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Intentional editing for unforgettable fiction.
Editing that honors your voice and shapes your story.
Bringing your story to life with clarity, care, and the reader in mind. I offer developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting for fiction authors ready to shape their work into something unforgettable.
genres I work with:
(but not limited to)
Romance • Dark Romance • Women’s Fiction • Fantasy • Romantasy • Paranormal• Contemporary • Erotic • New Adult • Young Adult
Hello Beautiful!
I’m Dominique
a full-time editor, lifelong storyteller, and someone who believes in the transformative power of fiction.
I offer developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting with a thoughtful, voice-conscious approach. Designed to elevate your story while keeping your vision at the center. Every sentence, every scene, every structural shift is shaped with intention and your reader in mind.
If you’re ready to craft fiction that lingers, I’d be honored to help you get there.
My Services
How to Work With Me
Whether you’re building from the bones or adding the final polish, I’m here to help your words land with clarity, rhythm, and resonance.
Each service is designed to meet you where you are —and move your story forward with intention.
developmental Editing
Big-picture feedback to help you shape your story’s structure, pacing, and emotional impact.
Copy/Line Editing
Sentence-level edits for flow, voice, grammar, and clarity. Without losing your rhythm.
(light, medium, or heavy edits)
ARC/Beta Read
Reader-first insight to help you understand how your story lands before publication.
Proofreading
A final polish to catch surface-level errors before your book goes to print or digital.
not sure where to start?
Why Choose Me
Our Most Important Features
From first inquiry to final file, you can expect clear communication, thoughtful feedback, and an editorial process that respects your voice at every step. I don’t just mark up pages — I work with you to help your story live and breathe on the page, always with your reader in mind.
This is the work I love.
Experience you can feel, even before the reviews.
I’ve spent years inside fiction — writing it, shaping it, and helping others refine it. Every project I touch is treated with care and craft.
With years of experience in fiction writing and editing — from formal training to in-depth beta reads — I bring both technical precision and creative empathy to every project.
I’ve worked on manuscripts at every stage, offering developmental insight and reader-first feedback on projects like Of Golds and Chains, a romantasy novel with rich worldbuilding and layered emotion. My goal is always the same: to help authors craft stories that move with intention and resonate with their audience.
This is where your words find clarity, rhythm, and resonance.
Whether you’re outlining, revising, or preparing to publish — I’d be honored to walk with you through your next chapter. Let’s shape something unforgettable together.
Contact me
Tell me about your story. Let’s start the conversation.
Whether you’re ready to book or simply curious about the process, I’d love to hear about what you’re working on. Every story starts with a conversation.
If you’re ready to bring clarity and depth to your work, let’s connect! I’m here when you’re ready.