You have a story that needs to be told and you want readers to love it as much as you do.

But there’s a problem.

Your brain isn’t your reader’s brain. How do you make sure your wonderful, weird story makes sense to someone else?

The answer? An editor.

I help bridge the gap between writer and reader so that you can share your story with the world.

You can write great books! Olivia can help.

I became an editor because I believe that writing is magic.

Think about it. You have the power to take 26 inert characters and weave them into wondrous worlds, heart-pounding conflicts, and stories that feel so real we’ll debate the characters’ life choices as if they’re our friends or coworkers.

It shouldn’t be possible, and yet, it is. It’s also really frickin’ hard to do well.

Unlike speaking, reading & writing are unnatural skills. We can’t pick them up just by exposure to written materials. We have to be taught.

And isn’t that a beautiful thing? The idea of natural writing talent is a myth. There may be writers who start off with bigger vocabularies, or better grammar, or some other skill that gives them an advantage, but we all have to learn the same skills.

No one is born a writer, but anyone can choose to become one.

Writing is 1% inspiration and 99% technique you can learn.

Olivia Bedford

How do I know? I faced that same, steep learning curve when I first started writing.

Just over 10 years ago, I was sitting in a dorm room, bashing my head against the keyboard wondering why the first draft I’d just written was so terrible.

I’d been reading books since I was three years old. Why couldn’t I translate that into writing one?

It took me years of struggle, trial and error, and plain old embarrassing failures to figure out what I was doing wrong, but once I caught on, the heavens opened up and my inner writer was set free.

Now, I spend every single day helping other writers discover the same magic for themselves and I’m so proud of the authors I’ve helped and the amazing books they’ve created.

Are you ready to become another success story?

Request your FREE sample edit today and let’s see how I can help you write the best book possible.

Featured Testimonials

  • Olivia is worth her weight in gold. I knew something was off with this manuscript, and I needed help figuring out what it was and how to fix it. I had never used a developmental editor before and was anxious, but Olivia is an absolute gem. Olivia made me feel so much better about the process and was extremely supportive. Her feedback was positive, constructive, and actionable. It was obvious from her communication 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. I’ve now recommended her to several other writers since initially booking her.

    Vasilisa Drake

    Fantasy Romance Author

  • Working with Olivia has been one of the most important investments I’ve made in my novel. Her editorial eye is nothing short of exceptional: sharp, thoughtful, and deeply attuned to the heart of the story. She helped me shape my manuscript into the dark, immersive fantasy I hoped it would be. I hired her for both a Developmental Edit and a follow-up Manuscript Evaluation, and each experience was well beyond worth the investment. 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

  • I've been writing for many years. Olivia is the best development editor I've ever had the privilege of working with, bar none. Her deliverables are comprehensive and immaculately detailed. She found so many insights in the novel and provided a very clear roadmap as to how to address them. If this book has a chance in the marketplace, a significant portion of its potential will be due to her stewardship. I cannot recommend her services enough and I've been eagerly spreading the word about her expertise to all of my writing peers.

    Matt Savelloni

    Screenwriter & Crime/Thriller Author

  • I was astonished by the amount of work Olivia put into the developmental edit of my book. I found her feedback to be 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. It always felt purposeful and connected to the story I was trying to tell. And perhaps even more importantly, Olivia helped me see the places where the book was working and could be pushed further. 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

  • Olivia was a huge help with my manuscript. The feedback, tips, advice, book recommendations, and outline suggestions were priceless. I definitely recommend her for all forms of editing (She also did the developmental edit for my book, too. This was equally amazing). I plan to call upon her in the future for any new projects that pop up. 100000/10 would recommend!

    Trina Dunn

    YA Fantasy Author

  • Olivia's feedback has been so helpful as I navigate the revision process. Her keen eye and insightful comments shine a light on areas for improvement that I hadn't even considered, helping me to take my work to the next level. 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

  • I hired Olivia to beta read a partial manuscript that I have been really stuck on. She was very helpful with her feedback and suggested a lot of alternatives and comments for things I had my own questions and doubts about. Her feedback is going to help me a lot in my next revision of the story, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! Definitely recommend working with her!

    Alyssa Blackmon

    Fantasy Writer

  • 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 can't thank her enough for how enlightening it was to have someone who had fully devoted themselves to my story reading it and giving it all their attention. My plan is to return to Olivia for any projects I write in the future because 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

Educational Experience

BA English - Yale University - 2016
MS in Education - University of New England - 2021
318R Writing Course with David Farland - 2021
Developmental Editing Course - Editorial Arts Academy - 2022

Inaugural Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Workshop - Aspen Summer Words - 2022

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