Hi, I’m Sarah!

and I can’t wait to read your words.

You deserve an editor who understands that steam is essential to plot.

(No, really. It can be.)

Everyone deserves a love story.

Reading fan fiction felt like going from seeing in black and white to colour. I realized there was a spectrum of experiences I’d never read about. It was what made me realize I’m queer. Everyone should have the chance to have that moment.

I love that the romance genre is giving people opportunities to write their stories and connect with their people. That’s what I’m here to help you do.

Editing is a conversation between the author and the editor. I provide you the tools you need to elevate your work to its full potential.

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“After three failed editors, I'm glad I found Sarah. She is not only an amazing editor but an amazing person. She showed great interest in my dissertation and would ask intriguing questions to help shape my writing.”

— Dr. Tanya Henderson

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Having been immersed in such diverse stories, I’m passionate about…

  • helping people tell stories that are often overlooked in traditional media,

  • collaborating with authors who tell stories from the heart, and

  • enhancing and amplifying authors’ voices.

So now my work is about…

  • getting to the heart of story and character,

  • asking probing questions that make you think more deeply about your plot and characters,

  • spotting connections you may not be able to see, and

  • guiding you towards new ideas and spaces.


If you’re ready to get to the heart of your story, check out how I can help you.

Fun Facts About Me

My first job was as a page at my local library!

I’ve held numerous positions at that library, and I still work the occasional shift when I return to my hometown.

The perks of working at a library are first dibs on new, undiscovered gems.

I love to sing!

When COVID-19 allows us to return to in-person activities, I’ll be headed back to choir and singing with my family!

I'm a linguistics nerd.

Applied linguistics focuses on the structures at play when people communicate. I learned much about sociocultural and systemic norms and how they affect the way people use language!

It’s endlessly fascinating!

Education & Professional Memberships


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“What I love about Sarah is that she can take a world and synthesize it and then understand your characters better than you understand your characters and have them saying things you wish you had written.”

— Danielle K.L. Gregoire

Whether it’s a manuscript critique, editing, or one-on-one support, click here to find out more.

 
 

Want to chat?

If you want to explore how I can help you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d love to see how I can support you.

Sarah Reside looks down at a book as she sits on a couch.