Left to Write Edits

Welcome!

I’m Tiana M. Reynolds, the editor behind Left to Write Edits. Romance and queer literature are my specialties, but I’ll always love a good story. For many fiction writers, the books, podcasts, and websites on how to write coalesce into a wall of rules and judgement. Authors become overwhelmed because they just want to tell their stories. More than fixing grammar or making sure a character isn’t driving on the wrong side of the road, I want to make writers feel seen and help them learn what works for them. If I’m doing my job, writers will grow stronger while actually having time left to write.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Tiana M. Reynolds has completed formal training culminating in a Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington. I am also a member in good standing of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA).

  • Our expertise and training are in American English.

  • Absolutely. It can be difficult to trust someone with your creative work, and we will gladly sign a nondisclosure agreement ensuring our commitment to keeping your words safe (even from us).

  • No! We are willing and able to work with poetry, non-fiction, and creative non-fiction. We are not accepting highly technical manuscripts. If you're not sure how to categorize your project, feel free to ask.

  • Yes. Once the type and extent of work desired for the project is established, we can provide a free sample edit. The specifics will be based on the type and scope of each project, agreed upon with the client in advance. Often, the sample will be a passage of 250 words from the manuscript to be edited.

  • The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition is our default reference source. The Associated Press Stylebook, 56th edition and New Oxford Style Manual, 3rd edition are used when appropriate. Dictionaries are typically chosen in accordance with the style manual being used.

  • Service costs are listed in US dollars. We accept PayPal and Stripe payments; any payments made through those platforms in currency other than USD are subject to the exchange rate on the date the project contract becomes valid.

  • Each project is different. Clients may prefer rates calculated each way for a number of reasons, including intensity of work, personal deadlines, and vibes alone. The rate type for each contract is decided in concert with its client.

  • We use the standard publishing industry definition: one page = 250 words. This ensures that regardless of font style, size, spacing, or word processing software used, rates remain equitable across clients. If you would prefer your cost estimate based on page count, we are happy to discuss that option with you.

  • Yes, and generally we're quite comfortable doing so. If you have any concerns, let us know upfront or send an email to check! (If you're here to find out whether we work with smut, we do.)

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