Welcome

I am an editor specializing in both fiction and nonfiction. I have edited over one hundred books, working with both independent and traditionally published authors. I always bring a personal touch to my editing work, because I not only enjoy my profession but also want to see my clients succeed. To that end, I offer considerably more with my editing services than making sure your prose's grammar is fine and your writing is typo-free. For example, if you are writing a detective novel, and he/she is a likable sleuth, I am going to offer you suggestions as to plot and/or character detail that will help ensure your readers cheer on your heroes. Editing software can offer you suggestions about tightening up your prose, but not even the very best can offer something as personalized as feedback about plot and character development. Especially feedback that is as polite and constructive as mine.

I believe editing a book is a collaborative effort between author and editor, so I always keep in close touch with my clients, sending them questions and updates as the project progresses.

The fiction genres I usually work on are mystery, historical, fantasy, literary, sci-fi, western, romantic drama/suspense, and action-adventure. For nonfiction, I usually work on self-help, how-to, history, railroads/transportation, and memoir. (Nothing political, please.)

In addition to communicating via email, telephone, and text message, I can also confer with clients via Skype, Zoom, and other videoconferencing platforms.

Let’s go and get your prose on the write track! 

Sincerely,

Tony Held

Site Update: 2/1/2025

Happy February! I am still offering 25% off any editing service for works over 50,000 words, and 15% off for works below 50K words.

I am very pleased with the editing work Tony did on my last novel. Not only did he grind through it in an efficient manner, but he also provided me with timely updates and sought my input on suggested changes.

-Stephen Randorf, author of the Detective Bass Mystery Series