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You have a story worth sharing.

You just need help to make it great.

Work with Olivia

Stop writing and rewriting the same pages, unsure if you’re even making your book better.

It’s time to confidently write a book that sells by focusing on what really matters:

A story that grabs readers on page one and never lets go.

You could try to go it alone, but that’s a recipe for frustration.

In reality, you can’t be objective about your own book—you put your heart and soul into those words!

As a book coach & editor, I bridge that gap so you can write a book your future readers love as much as you do.

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Hi, I’m Olivia, certified book coach & developmental editor. I help passionate genre fiction writers create better books.

I’ll show you what’s working, what needs work, and what you can do to make your book great—no matter what your draft looks like right now.

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Featured Testimonials

  • Olivia is worth her weight in gold…she “got” the story, including the parts I hadn’t fully developed in my own mind. Every single part of the developmental edit was valuable and helped me create a stronger story. She is extremely professional and reliable. There is nothing more I could dream of having in a developmental editor.

    Vasilisa Drake

    Fantasy Romance Author

  • Working with Olivia has been one of the most important investments I’ve made in my novel. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and her feedback is the perfect balance of direct and nurturing. She doesn’t just point out what needs work, she proposes solutions and helps you elevate what's already working well.

    Maddison Dawn

    Dark Fiction Writer

  • Olivia is the best development editor I've ever had the privilege of working with, bar none. She found so many insights in the novel and provided a very clear roadmap as to how to address them. I cannot recommend her services enough.

    Matt Savelloni

    Screenwriter & Crime/Thriller Author

  • Olivia’s feedback is exactly what I was looking for-- it was encouraging and critical. She illuminated areas where the book could be improved and provided concrete suggestions for how to approach revisions. Writing a novel is such a daunting task, it really helped to receive professional optimism and genuine enthusiasm for my story.

    Kevin Daly

    Aspiring Writer, Epic Fantasy

  • 100000/10 would recommend! Olivia was a huge help with my manuscript. The feedback, tips, advice, book recommendations, and outline suggestions were priceless.

    Trina Dunn

    YA Fantasy Author

  • What sets Olivia apart is her ability to provide constructive criticism while maintaining a positive and encouraging tone. She not only offers specific suggestions on how to strengthen my writing craft but also celebrates the strengths of my story. Working with her is an absolute pleasure.

    Leslye Penelope

    Award Winning Fantasy Author

  • Olivia really took my story to the next level in a way I had never imagined. She was thorough, specific, and comprehensive in her feedback. I truly think she's provided a service that was leaps and bounds beyond what I expected for the price and timeline, it's genuinely mind-boggling quality.

    A.B. III

    Urban Fantasy Writer