Staci Frenes

Staci Frenes – Editor

Versatile editor, published author with 10+ years experience including NYT bestselling authors. Memoir, spirituality/religion, romance.

Overview

"Staci is a gift to work with. She is both professional and kind, and her editorial skills are superb, adding value and clarity to the story." - Juli Boit (author, James Morgan Publishing)


"I hired Staci for an editorial assessment of my memoir-in-progress. Her thorough feedback was the exact roadmap I needed to guide my revisions!" - Marianne Richmond (author, Sourcebooks)


"Staci helped me distill the truth of my story in a way that even I could understand it more clearly!" - Ingrid Clayton, PhD (author, independent)


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I’m an editor and published author with ten years of experience and a degree in English from UC Berkeley. I love helping writers craft extraordinary stories and am especially drawn to memoirs of personal transformation and growth.


Having gone through the rigorous publishing process myself as an author, I bring invaluable experience to the various stages of editing with an eye on the end result. From an initial assessment of your early draft to a comprehensive developmental edit, I'll work closely with you to get your book in the best shape possible for publication.


My editing experience includes working collaboratively with in-house editing teams from traditional publishers (e.g. Broadleaf Books), but I especially love working directly with independent authors to craft original, moving stories that range from personal memoir to contemporary romance.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Inspirational Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Romance
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2014 — Present

I offer a suite of services for published and independent authors, including developmental editing, copy editing, and manuscript evaluation.

Broadleaf Books

Feb, 2021 — Mar, 2023 (about 2 years)

Books edited include “Breath Prayers” by Christine Valters Paintner, "Be the Brave One" by Ann Kansfield, and "Death is a Day Worth Living" by Ana Quintana.

Portfolio

THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF BEING AVERAGE

MD, Mel Herbert,

Woop Woop Media

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Death Is a Day Worth Living

Quintana Arantes, Ana Claudia

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Evie Interrupted

Bailey, Alison G.

Copy Editing
Don't Give Up

Lopez, Josh

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Mud Vein

Tarryn Fisher

When reclusive novelist Senna Richards wakes up on her thirty-third birthday, everything has changed. Caged behind an electrical fence, locked in a house in the middle of the snow, Senna is le... read more
Copy Editing
In the Fields

Willow Aster

Caroline has loved Isaiah for as long as she can remember…even though nothing about him is acceptable, according to her family, her town, and everyone in it. All she has ever wanted is a simpl... read more
Copy Editing
Flourish is a conversational, inspiring collection of stories and insights about how to cultivate a life in which our unique gifts and talents find their full expression. It contains stories of people from all along the creative spectrum—from homemakers to pro... read more

Staci has 8 reviews

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Maria F.

Maria F.

Aug, 2024

My first attempt at writing was made smoother by Staci's professional and patient guidance. She navigated me through the developmental editing process, making her rationale clear, which was crucial as my memoir was a difficult endeavor. I felt acknowledged and understood. I'm so pleased with her suggestions and advise that I've chosen to have her do my copy edit as well. Her encouraging feedbac...
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Sandra L.

Sandra L.

Aug, 2024

Staci provided an editorial assessment that included positive remarks about my writing. She explained issues like my memoir was more autobiographical and instructed what would make it an effective memoir. I agree with her evaluation that included observations, critiques, suggestions, praise, recommendations. I hope to revise and complete it. Her experience was evident throughout our work togeth...
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Misha F.

Misha F.

Jul, 2024

The response from Staci was exactly what is needed to get my book into shape. Yes, it needs revision but with her direction and clear recommendations should turn into a book worth reading. Thankyou Staci for your prompt response. Truly appreciated.
Michael W.

Michael W.

Jul, 2024

I found it extremely valuable to be working with Staci. She showed me how to focus on targeting the draft to my "ideal reader" and how to better organize it. One of my major challenges has been to find a way to address two audiences at the same time while maintaining the primary focus on my ideal reader and she has given me excellent suggestions regarding how to do that. Further she educated m...
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Staci F.
Thank you, Michael! The feeling is absolutely mutual, and I wish you well moving forward in your publishing journey.
Kaylene S.

Kaylene S.

Jun, 2024

I am so thankful I found Staci to help me with my latest writing project, a memoir. She assisted me with both some content editing and some copy editing as I will soon move toward the design and formatting stages to prepare for publishing. Staci was flexible when life circumstances dictated that my work timeline needed to change a bit. Her feedback was both encouraging in an appropriate measure...
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