Experience
M earned a Master of Arts in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College. She went on to work for Houghton Mifflin and Pearson before leaving to focus on her family and her own writing.
Sample Edits
M will look at the first chapter of a manuscript for free to determine whether she feels she can be of any help to the author. Note that she does not read erotica or gore (some sex and horror are okay).
Q: Why are you so inexpensive?
A: Because editing isn’t what pays my bills. I just believe in being paid for my time, effort, and skill. I’m also not a member of any guild, union, or official organization. I’m flattered when people trust me with their work—and usually my clients come via referral from people I already know—and I accept only about three editing jobs per year due to having my own projects and deadlines. I have a degree in writing, and I worked in publishing as an editor, so it’s not lack of ability that causes my rates to be low. I simply don’t rely on freelance work for my livelihood and have no interest in eclipsing those who do, so I am selective about the projects I accept and do not take very many.
Q: How can I reach you?
The best way to reach me is via social media. I’m @mplbooks.bsky.social on Bluesky, Amanda_Innes on TikTok, and MPL Books on YouTube and Threads. If you’ve been referred to me by a client, you will probably have my email and can contact me that way.