Trusted by Genre Authors Worldwide
"I just wanted to let you know that Dark Eyes found a home!...I just signed it with...one of my dream small presses. I know it wouldn’t have been good enough without your expertise and opinions."
- Rikki Goodwin, horror author of Lover's Leap
"There's the stuff I'm sure needs fixing. Then there's the stuff I suspect needs fixing. And then Lyndsey gets to work, cleans all that up, and then digs out landmines you had no idea were there."
- Debra Castaneda, horror and urban fantasy author of the Dark Earth Rising Series
"I was blown away by her professionalism, communication, and incredible knowledge of the editing process...Her attention to detail is beyond any level I've ever seen...She is absolutely worth the investment."
- H. C. Newell, epic fantasy author of the Fallen Light Series
EDITING THAT GOES BEYOND FIXING ERRORS
Collaborative. Not Prescriptive.
Genre-Savvy Expertise
Career-Focused Feedback
Cleaner Drafts Over Time
You don't just receive edits. You gain insight into why changes work so your craft can improve with every project.
Your story is edited by someone who understands genre expectations, reader psychology, and market norms.
Edits are tailored to your publishing goals, not a generic checklist.
Each project leaves you more confident, more efficient, and less dependent on heavy editing.
EDITING SERVICES
DEVELOPMENTAL
EDITING
Structure, plot, pacing, characters, and big-picture storytelling
LINE AND COPY
EDITING
Sentence-level clarity, flow, voice, consistency, grammar, and punctuation
PROOFREADING
Final polish before publication
MANUSCRIPT
EVALUATIONS
Big-picture feedback and a publishing-ready roadmap
IS HORRORSMITH EDITING RIGHT FOR YOU?
This is a good fit if you:
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Write genre fiction and want your work to be taken seriously
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Value thoughtful feedback, not just corrections
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Want to improve with every book you publish
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Are building a long-term author career
This may not be the best fit if you:
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Only want a quick grammar check
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Aren't open to revision or feedback
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Want someone to rewrite your book for you
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Are not interested in establishing an author career
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MEET YOUR EDITOR
I’m Lyndsey Smith, a professional editor who has been helping authors and publishing houses strengthen their stories since 2020. My background combines creative writing, literary analysis, and psychology, with degrees in English and creative writing, forensic psychology, and a master’s in English and creative writing with a concentration in speculative fiction.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK TOGETHER?
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Reach out — Submit a custom inquiry with your project details. Your manuscript does not have to be complete at this stage.
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Receive a proposal — Clear scope, timeline, and pricing. All rates are based on word count, but we can adjust it closer to your project start date if final word count isn't available at project scheduling.
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Edit & Collaborate — Thoughtful feedback and open communication. We are a team. I take your success as seriously as my own.
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Revise with confidence — Apply insights now and in future projects.
Currently booking limited spots for upcoming projects.
If you're planning a 2026 or 2027 release or submission timeline, now is the time to secure your spot.
before we go on...
A professional-level editing resource for the career-focused author. No matter your publishing goals, How to Self-Edit Your Novel will help you improve your writing and your reader impressions, with a foreword by author John Palisano, former president of the Horror Writers Association.
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