From messy middle to magical masterpiece
FULL-SERVICE EDITING FOR FANTASY & ROMANCE AUTHORS
Fairy GodReader is a start-to-finish developmental and line edit service for fantasy and romance authors who are ready to turn their draft into a spellbinding, publish-ready story — without sacrificing an ounce of their voice and vision.
(Cue the happily ever after.)
You’ve written a story that shimmers with possibility — rich worlds, characters readers will love, and moments that make your own heart flutter.
But if you’re being honest? It still feels… a little tangled.
You’re too close to see what’s working (and what’s missing), and you’re not sure how to bridge the gap between almost there and unputdownable.
That’s where I come in.
Fairy GodReader is my signature, start-to-finish editing service for fantasy and romance manuscripts that deserve their spot on readers’ all-time favorites shelf. Through a blend of deep developmental editing and sentence-level line work, I’ll help you strengthen what’s already brilliant, smooth out any obstacles. Together, we’ll take your draft from “rough around the edges” to “reader-can’t-put-it-down.”
Whether you’re self-publishing, querying agents, or pitching an editor, you’ll walk away with a polished manuscript and the confidence to share it with readers.
What’s included
Developmental Edit
We’ll start with the big picture: plot structure, pacing, character arcs, worldbuilding, voice, and genre alignment. I’ll give you honest, in-depth feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and why it matters — always with clarity, compassion, and a deep respect for your story’s unique magic.
Line Edit
Then, I’ll zoom in at the sentence level — polishing your language, tightening rhythm, fine-tuning tone, and enhancing emotional impact. This is the stage where we polish your pages until they sparkle.
Editorial Letter & Marked-Up Manuscript
After that, I’ll send over the following:
– A detailed editorial letter (5–10 pages) outlining what’s working, what’s not, and your path forward
– A fully marked-up manuscript with in-line suggestions, reactions, and big-picture notes
– Comments that feel like they come from your future #1 fan and your most thoughtful editor
60-Minute Editorial Debrief Call
We’ll hop on Zoom to walk through your feedback, brainstorm revision strategies, and make sure you’re feeling clear and confident about next steps. You’ll get a recording of our call so you can revisit it anytime.
Two Weeks of Post-Project Email Support
For two weeks after delivery, I’ll be in your corner — ready to answer questions, talk through tricky spots, or cheer you on when you need it most — so you can keep moving forward as you work through revisions.
"Nina has an incredible ability to pinpoint what’s working and what’s missing in a manuscript.
She asks the right questions and offers solutions that fit seamlessly into my writing style. I feel so much more confident about querying now!"
— AVERY, YA FANTASY AUTHOR
Plenty of editors can catch a misplaced comma or flag a clunky sentence. But if you’re writing fantasy or romance, you need someone who understands the beating heart of the genre — the emotional arcs, the immersive worldbuilding, the kind of tension that keeps readers up until 3AM.
As both an experienced editor and an obsessive reader of fantasy and romance, I know exactly what makes these kinds of stories work. I’ll bring an editor’s eye and a reader’s intuition to every single page, so we can make sure your story reaches its fullest potential.
If you’re looking for an editor who’s just as invested in your story as you are — someone who will treat your manuscript like the treasure it is — then we just might be a perfect match.
Hi, I’m Nina
Your Fairy GodReader
Here’s how it works...
Apply
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Fill out a short application to tell me about your story and your goals. If it’s a good fit, I’ll invite you to a 30-minute intake call to talk through your project.
Reserve your spot
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After our call, I’ll send over your invoice and request your full manuscript. Once payment is received, I’ll dive straight into your story and kick off the editing process.
Full manuscript edit
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I’ll complete your developmental and line edit — tackling the big picture elements (structure, pacing, character arcs, etc.) before refining your prose for flow, clarity, and emotional impact.
Delivery & debrief
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I’ll send over your edits as a Word doc or Google Doc, along with your editorial letter. Then, we’ll meet for a 60-minute Zoom session to walk through your edits, clarify next steps, and talk strategy for revisions.
Ongoing support
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For two weeks after delivery, I’ll be available via email to answer questions, brainstorm fixes, and cheer you on as you work through your edits.
Ready to Transform Your Manuscript Into the Kind of Book Readers Can’t Put Down?
A Story-First Approach
These are the secret ingredients behind every Fairy GodReader transformation…
I care about the full arc of your story, and help you shape it into its strongest, truest form — all while keeping your voice and vision fully intact.
Deep Genre Expertise
As a devoted reader and an experienced editor of fantasy and romance, I’ll help make sure your book leaves readers enchanted, wrecked, or swooning (ideally all three).
Real Collaboration
You’ll never feel talked down to, steamrolled, or silenced. My role is to guide and elevate your story, not to rewrite it into something it’s not. This is your book — I’m just here to help it shine.
This is perfect for you if…
You’ve finished a full draft and know your story has potential, but you want an expert’s support to truly make it shine.
This isn’t the right fit if…
You’re serious about polishing your manuscript for publication, whether that looks like self-publishing or querying agents.
You want thoughtful feedback that blends an editor’s expertise with a reader’s perspective (because the vibes are just as important as the structure).
You’re ready for honest, constructive critique — but also want a sprinkle of fairy dust, encouragement, and collaboration along the way.
You’re still working on your first draft or are unsure how your story ends.
You’re not in a place to dive into revisions or commit to implementing in-depth feedback.
You’re only looking for a light proofread or quick grammar edit (check out Magic Pen Polisher for that!)
You’re not open to feedback, or don’t want to collaborate on shaping your story, even if it means making it stronger.
Investment:
I offer flexible payment options based on your project size and preferences:
- Pay-in-full discount: Save 10% when you pay upfront
- Standard payment plan: 50% due when we start and 50% due upon delivery of your editorial letter
- Extended payment plan: For manuscripts over 700 pages, we’ll break the fee into 3 payments
Timeline:
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You’ve already done the hardest part. You wrote the book.
Now, it’s time to shape it into the kind of story readers will devour, swoon over, and recommend to their friends.
If this feels like the right next step for your story, I’d love to hear from you.
