Thank you for considering L. Simpson Editing for your work. Let me help you optimize your manuscript for readability and flow, while protecting your unique voice and style.

I am currently accepting bookings for proofreading, copyediting, line editing, and integrated edits, with a few spots left in 2026. To ensure our styles are a match for your publishing goals, please review my project criteria before submitting:

• My Niche Focus: I work exclusively with fiction authors in romance and rom-coms with a preference for closed-door/fade-to-black, women’s fiction, cozy mystery, thriller/detective, historical fiction/fantasy, and dystopian YA.

• My Pricing Structure: My project fees align with the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) 2026 rate estimator, calculated on a per-word basis.
  *PLEASE NOTE: “As a member association, the EFA neither sets rates nor advises members on what rates or rate types to use. Individual members’ rates may vary considerably, depending on multiple factors, including type of work, turnaround time, degree of expertise, local cost of living, training, and years of experience.”*

• Free Sample Edit: All new clients are required to book a sample edit, free of charge, to experience my editorial approach before signing a contract.

Submission Instructions:

Please ensure your message below includes your:

• Exact Fiction Genre
• Current Total Word Count
• Target Timeline/Publication Date

Important Project Guidelines:

• Content Overview:
  Please let me know if your manuscript contains sexual scenes or elements of a disturbing nature. You do not need to share specific details; a brief contect warning helps me prepare my workflow and ensures I am the right match for your project.
• AI Policy:
  I am dedicated to supporting human creativity. I champion human authors and human editors, therefore I do not accept manuscripts written or assisted by generative AI tools.