Welcome to At-Sea Emily Editing! I specialize in developmental editing and manuscript evaluations, with a special focus on fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. All services will get you personalized and thoughtful feedback on your hard work.

My goal is to help you figure out ‘who’s driving this thing’ to create a strong and consistent throughline and motivation for your characters and overall story. Keep your ducks, (or whatever fantastical creature you prefer) in a row, when it comes to character and plot consistency, as well as offer suggestions and advice while encouraging your voice and unique ideas to shine through.

While not my only genre specialty, I have experience on a real-life historic tall ship and can give pointers about your pirate, or adventure novel’s shipside activities. I also have several years’ experience in the first responder field, so I’m your gal for any fact-checking when it comes to bandages, bullet holes, or blood loss.

Let’s work together to polish your manuscript so it’s ready to sail off into the sunset!

Want to see if we’re a good match before committing to a full edit? I offer a free 1,000 word sample to ensure my editing style matches your expectations!