Janet Fix – Editor

As much as editing has structure—style guides, defined phases, industry standards—it’s also a wonderfully creative partnership. Let’s make sure your book doesn’t just enter the world but shines. Writing isn’t just a moneymaking opportunity; it’s part of your life’s legacy. To be a writer and share a high-quality book that entertains, informs, and moves your readers is a rare gift. My job is to help you deliver exactly that.

As part of that, I like to be upfront: I’m seeing more AI-assisted manuscripts come across my desk, and while AI can be a useful drafting tool, I work best with manuscripts that have already been thoughtfully revised and shaped by the author. Editing is about refining and elevating your voice—not replacing it.

My word-shaping journey began with poetry, then journalism, and later the medical field, but my true passion emerged about fifteen years ago when I began helping novelists shape and publish their stories. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of editing hundreds of indie titles, many of them bestsellers and award winners. I’ve also worked alongside some of the best in the industry, and I value that blend of experience across both traditionally published and independent authors. The best editing relationships feel almost magical—when an editor truly meshes with an author’s unique talent and vision. That’s the connection I strive for every time.

While I’ve worked across many genres, my specialties are mystery, thriller, and suspense, spanning a wide range of subgenres. In nonfiction, I especially enjoy books focused on personal transformation and growth, as well as memoir—helping uncover the most powerful and authentic way to tell and honor a life story. I’m well-versed in the Chicago Manual of Style and stay current with industry trends, while always allowing room for creative nuance.

I’m experienced in every stage of editing—from big-picture developmental analysis to line editing, copyediting, and proofreading. If you’re unsure what level your manuscript needs, we can talk it through and find the right fit together.

Words are my passion. Helping you shape yours into something powerful and unforgettable is the heart of what I do—and I’d be honored to do it with you.