Supportive editor to help you realize your vision.

[Carrie D.]

Collaborative, thorough novel editor. Offering developmental editing, line editing, beta reading plus, and review of final page proofs.

Hello, I’m a freelance novel editor with four years of experience helping authors improve their stories. I love to immerse myself in the plot and characters to figure out if all story elements are met and the details make sense.

With a fresh set of eyes and a method of analyzing your book, I offer specific, actionable suggestions to help you polish your story.

I’m especially proud of building strong relationships with authors and being asked to work on their subsequent projects. I remain available to authors to collaborate during the revision process.

I’m a member of the American Copy Editors Society (ACES), have earned the Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing, and dedicate myself to ongoing study on the craft of writing.

Please visit www.GetCarriedAwayEditing.com and let’s get in touch. I usually recommend starting with a video call to get to know each other and discuss your goals, then completing a sample edit to ensure we are a good fit. I can’t wait to support you as you realize your vision.

Here are a few kind words from some of my clients:
“She was thorough and detailed in her notes. The in-depth write-up she returned made developmental edits easy. I’ve already sent her the next novel and will be doing so for a long time to come.”

“She raised critical questions about plot and character development while listening to my concerns. She understood ‘my voice’ and tailored her suggestions to preserve my style.”

“Meticulous in her communication, Carrie clearly laid out her edits and suggestions both in-line and with her organized style guide to keep our manuscript consistent.”

"Carrie understood my novel by outlining each key plot point and my characters (their motives, development, and relationships). She had the insight to ask pointed questions and was helpful in coaching me to add more detail."

“I have worked with scores of editors. Carrie is by far the best.”

"She reads passionately and imaginatively. She found errors that had escaped other readers, offered many concrete suggestions regarding character development, and uncovered several plot holes."