I provide Developmental Editing for writers and publishers around the world. I assist both commercially published and self-published authors craft reader-attracting books and fan-satisfying series that win awards.
Commercial Success:
My writers have been successful in commercial publishing, by contracting with agents and being published by Simon and Schuster, Seventh Street Books, Kensington, and Martin Sisters Publishing. Client Susan Furlong was included in the New York Times list of "The 10 Best Crime Novels of the Year.”
Self-Publishing Success:
On the self-publishing front, Gary McAvoy and I began collaborating when he started his Magdalene Chronicles mystery series just a few years ago. He now has 14 books self-published, in three series, with 800 to 7,000 great reviews on each book on Amazon and has achieved Amazon’s “Top Best-Selling Author” status.
Award Winners:
Client Jim Hancock’s first book in his military thriller series was awarded a silver medal from the Military Writers Society of America; was a winner of Books Shelf 2023 Writing Awards; and achieved the Literary Titan Silver Book Award in 2024. He then became a finalist in the Adventure Writer's Competition, hosted by Dirk Cussler, son of Clive Cussler.
Specialties
Helping writers create a successful series is my greatest joy. I assist with continuity, tone, characterization, setting, plot, structure, pacing, marketability, etc.My specialties are:
- Mystery (from Cozy to Psychological Suspense)
- Science fiction (from soft to Military SF)
- Fantasy (from Urban to Epic)
- Adventures/Thriller (from Western to International Intrigue)
I help your story shine with your unique voice and vision.
Take a look at a few of their success stories here. NOTE: You can find links to online endorsements of me as both Sandra Haven (my previous name) and now as Sandra Herner. I work with both private clients and through Reedsy.
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