Sue has a way of making me feel like she loves my story even as she rips it apart. It’s a gift. 😉

Is there an editor appreciation day? Because there should be. The good ones are wizards and they’re worth it. Thank you Sue Brown-Moore @davincikittie #writerslife #editing #amwritingromance

Sue is my developmental editor. DE is basically the same kind of editor as my acquiring editor at a traditional publishing house. I chose Sue because her specialty is romance and my novellas tend to lean that direction. I wanted someone who would have that focus. She’s extremely helpful and I find if she and my beta’s agree on anything, then it must be altered in the story.

Sue has been my developmental editor since I started publishing my books in 2016, and I’m so grateful for her guidance. I love working with her and I recommend her to other authors all the time. Several of my friends now happily use her for their books!

Sue Brown-Moore [is a] ridiculously creative and eagle-eyed editor who has a passion for nurturing new writers. Without her tireless help, I wouldn't have gotten far. Thank you for believing in me before I believed it could really happen.

~ From the Acknowledgements of Oathsworn by Sebastian Black

Sue is naturally gifted to spot plot holes and developmental problems in a story. When she returns one of my manuscripts, she includes numerous constructive comments that literally set my mind on fire with ideas. She is a true collaborator who aims to help an author build the best story he or she can write. Her feedback and input are invaluable, and my stories wouldn’t be nearly as magical without her assistance.

In self-publishing, it’s harder to find good developmental editors than it is to find good copy editors. Sue fills that need on both fronts. Not only is she adept in copy editing, but her content-focused feedback can turn a good story into a great one. I would recommend working with Sue to any author looking to improve not only her writing, but also the overall impact her story has on readers.