Erin Healy Edits

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Professional content editing for publishers, literary agencies, and indie authors.

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You have this manuscript.

But it’s a mess.

You have this book idea.

But it needs legs.

You have this author.

But no time to coach.

Now you have Erin, a veteran editor

and multi-published author.

She loves creative chaos and can help

you build the book of your dreams.

Let’s make great books.

Explore How Erin Can Help:

Publishers & Agents

Lighten your load. Meet your goals.

Care for your authors.

Indie & Not-Yet-Published Authors

Enhance your skills. Elevate your story.

Build your confidence.

The Fearless Novelist

Replace doubt with confidence. Replace confusion with clarity.

Replace fear with courage.

About Erin

Erin Healy has been helping writers bring their heartfelt stories to life on the page and in the minds of readers since 1992. Aligning storytellers’ visions with readers’ felt needs is the goal at the heart of Erin’s editorial philosophy.

Prior to becoming a freelancer Erin was a senior editor for WaterBrook Multnomah, a division of Penguin Random House. She has taken contracts from HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Book Group, and others.

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“Erin is a rare talent and a triple threat: a terrific editor, writer, and collaborator. I hired Erin to help edit my top-shelf authors. I recommend her without hesitation. She is one of the very best in the industry.”

Ami McConnell, former Editor-in-Chief, Howard Books (Simon & Schuster)
“Over the last ten years I have worked with a number of content editors and no one comes close to the work ethic, relational sensitivity, and conceptual brilliance as Erin Healy. Iron sharpens iron, if the angle is right, and with Erin, the angle has always been right. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”

Wm Paul Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Shack and Eve
“My career would not be where it is today without Erin’s amazing hand on my work!”

Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author
“Erin Healy’s ability to collaborate with, communicate with, and coach authors with both purpose and empathy is simply unparalleled. Writers adore working with her, and the results Erin produces are exemplary. She is quite simply the most gifted and effective collaborator I have had the opportunity to work with.”

Daisy Hutton, VP and Publisher, Hachette Nashville
“I cannot speak highly enough of Erin’s writing skills and editorial savvy. I can always count on her to manage projects with professionalism, grace, and a wonderful ability to meet deadlines. Whether she is working with a first-time author or a publishing veteran, Erin offers superb developmental skills and editorial insights that free the author’s voice to flourish. She is simply the best of the best.”

Elisa Stanford, author, editor, and co-owner of Edit Resource
“Erin is one of the rare editors who can help authors from start to finish—big idea to well expressed sentence. I recommend her without reservation.”

David Kopp, former VP and Executive Editor, Convergent Books (Penguin Random House)
“Erin is a skilled, talented, and thorough editor. I found her input to my work instructive, encouraging, and insightful. When I work with her, I know my story will become its best.”

Rachel Hauck, award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“Having written a dozen NYT bestselling novels that have sold over 10 million copies, I can candidly say they would not be so regarded without Erin’s fingerprints. I’ve worked with numerous highly respected New York editors throughout my career, but none has held a candle to the brilliance Erin has shed on the many novels we’ve worked on together. She is a light that shows the way through the darkness.”

Ted Dekker, New York Times bestselling author
“Will I ever write another novel without Erin’s involvement? Are you kidding?”

James L. Rubart, Christy Book of the Year, Carol, INSPY, and RT Book Reviews
award winner