The Write Edit

Premier Editing Services

Welcome to The Write Edit!

The Write Edit provides premier editing services for writers at every stage. I expertly edit, copyedit, and proofread book manuscripts, websites, admissions essays, letters, and documents of all kinds. Whether it is your first book or your tenth, my goal is the same: to help your writing reach its fullest potential.

You might simply need a careful second set of eyes to catch errors and refine clarity, or you may be seeking thoughtful, in-depth feedback on plot, character development, pacing, or structure. Whatever your needs, I have the experience and expertise to ensure your manuscript, website, or document is the absolute best it can be.

My Commitment to You

I’m Valerie Brooks, owner of The Write Edit, a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association—the most respected organization in the editing industry—and a freelance copyeditor for Hay House Publishing. Editing is not just part of what I do; it’s what I do every day.

I am deeply committed to the success of your work. You’ve invested significant time and effort into your manuscript, essay, short story, website, or application—now let me help take it to the next level. Having worked with a literary agent, I know what publishers and agents are looking for.

Professional editing can make all the difference. Let’s make your work shine before it reaches readers, agents, or publishers.

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Writers in the Age of COVID

Authors and writers are a unique bunch for tons of reasons, and how COVID-19 has affected us is no different. As a realist/optimist, I have chosen to see the bright spot – that this virus has delivered a doozy of a chance to write, write, write. While I am heartbroken for those out of work […]

Meeting Your Literary Idol

In the ’90s I lived in a suburban area just outside Philadelphia, and the main newspaper there was The Philadelphia Inquirer (it still is). It’s like the New York Times of Pennsylvania. The paper ran a humor column by a journalist named John Woestendiek, and I lived for Sundays and Wednesdays when I could read […]

Is Your Dialogue Too Realistic?

Have you ever thought about what dialogue sounds like in real life? Most of it is boring. “What time will you be home today?” “I ate the last slice of pizza.” When an author tries to incorporate real-life dialogue into their novel, it can put the reader to sleep. Dialogue that is too realistic will […]