Publishing isn’t for the faint of heart.
You’re writing books to create a sustainable future for yourself, and sometimes it feels like it’s you against the world.
It doesn’t have to be that way!
Life’s too short for beige books.
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Editing & coaching for authors of inclusive romance, cozy mysteries, & children’s books
In some spaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion are bad words. Not here.
Hi! I’m Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them). I’m queer, disabled, neurodivergent, and Superfat, and I work with authors who include people like me in their books—and make it fun.
Publishing support for indie authors
Editing services
Line/copy editing
Proofreading
Manuscript evaluation
Audiobook proofing
Coaching services
Accountability
Brainstorming
Plotting
Customized education
“What an AMAZING proof.
“Thank you so, so much. I loved your thoughtful corrections, and you were really respectful of my speaking/writing voice—I so appreciate that. You’ve made me so much more confident that I’m delivering a book of value to my readers.”
T. Taylor, “7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE”
My favorite genres
Romance
all levels of heat, steam, and spice
contemporary (cowhands, billionaires, sports, etc.)
romantic comedy/romcom
paranormal and supernatural (no vampires, zombies, or demon MCs)
fated mates
fantasy romance
BDSM (on a kink-by-kink basis)
M/M romance (all the above categories)
M/M omegaverse/mpreg
audiobook-destined
Cozy mystery
food and beverage
paranormal
fiber arts
cross-stitch
sewing
whatever your book features!
Children’s books
Picture books are powerful. Your goal is to communicate a message while keeping young readers engaged in 500 words or fewer. Let’s work together to hone your content.
Odds & Ends
websites
author bios
book blurbs
blog posts
I edit other genres and subjects on a case-by-case basis. And of course, if I can’t help you, I’ll refer you to one of my skilled colleagues.
I do NOT work on material containing the following:
dark romance
child abuse
graphic on-page violence
sexual assault
rape
demons/the Devil
zombies
vampires
underage sex
heartbreaking/gut-wrenching stories
I am sensitive, and I will cry, then dread working on your manuscript. Don’t make me cry!
There's no deadline-shaming around here.
You forgot to schedule your final proof and now your book is about to go live.
Deep breath; it's okay. I got you.
You deserve support.
Writing might be a solo activity, but publishing shouldn’t be.
As Your Publishing BFF, I show up for you so you can show up for yourself.
“Dayna backs up any edits with explanations and provides resources, so I’m not only confident in the changes, but I also learn how to improve. They make me a better writer with every manuscript we work on together.”
- Casey Griffin, romance and cozy mystery author
Your Publishing BFF is 100% human.
No plagiaristic artificial intelligence used here.
“Said it before, sayin’ it again, AI is colonialism. It relies on resource extraction, both of the environment & of people’s work. And it exploits the global majority.”