Proofreading is the last line of defense between your story and your readers. If you’re naturally detail-oriented and disciplined—and your manuscript is already in great shape—you might be able to handle this step yourself. But if you want the confidence of knowing your novel is as polished as possible, hiring a professional is an investment in your book’s success.
Writing romance means creating authentic emotional connections, building believable worlds, and honoring the vulnerability required for genuine intimacy. Kaitlin Schmidt understands all of this—not just as a skilled editor, but as someone who navigates the world with empathy, humor, and deep respect for the stories that matter to you.
If you’re ready to polish your romance manuscript, understanding the difference between line editing and copy editing is essential for publishing success. Line editing fine-tunes your story’s style, flow, and emotional impact, while copy editing ensures your prose is technically perfect—free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. In this post, see side-by-side edits of real romance passages to learn how each process works, why you need both, and how the right editorial choices will make your book truly swoonworthy and ready for readers to fall in love with your words.
Book coaching isn’t just editing—it’s encouragement, expertise, and partnership from draft to finish. If you’re craving feedback that helps you make meaningful progress, want to tackle challenging scenes with confidence, or simply want a knowledgeable reader in your corner.
Whether you’re publishing your first romance or your fifteenth, Jenn adapts her feedback to your experience level. Newer writers get more hands-on coaching and structure, while seasoned pros get high-level developmental notes and a collaborative partnership.
Discover how bestselling poet and social media coach Shelby Leigh helps introverted authors grow their audience and boost book sales with easy, actionable Instagram and Pinterest strategies. Get to know Shelby’s supportive approach and practical marketing tips for writers who want results—without overwhelm.
Whether you’re writing your first love scene or your fiftieth, working with someone who understands both the science and the art of sexuality can transform not just your writing, but your confidence as a storyteller.
If you’re writing romance, duet narration offers something truly special. Your characters’ chemistry, those perfectly timed pauses, the way voices can convey emotion that goes beyond words—all of this comes alive in ways that solo narration simply can’t match. That’s the swoonworthy service provided by Actors Everywhere and Christopher Boucher’s team of narrators.
Every romance novel starts with a spark—sometimes a single idea, sometimes stubborn curiosity about two characters who won’t leave you alone. Trisha understands that writing without guilt or shame, with a supportive coach cheering you on, makes all the difference in actually finishing your book.
After all the time you’ve invested in writing your romance—developing characters readers will fall in love with, building tension and chemistry, creating that perfect happily ever after—you want nothing to distract from the reading experience. Professional proofreading and formatting ensure that technical issues don’t pull readers out of your carefully crafted world.