Find Plottr-Certified Editors
Meet Plottr-certified editors who've completed our comprehensive seven-week course on how to edit with Plottr
Julie Caldwell
Julie is a fellow writer who gets the desire to write a book readers won’t want to put down. She’s your safe space to share and grow your story.
As a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach editor, she’ll honor your voice and help cultivate your vision with a developmental story edit that’s comprehensive, objective, actionable, and kind. She’s excited to add the power of Plottr to her editing services. You’ll get a double dose of insight to level up your story!
She loves to work on any type of fiction, especially with first-time authors, or those wanting to create Christian art that’s also good art. She’s partial to romance, and has an inside perspective on middle grade through her experience as a Written Out Loud Story Director, working with dozens of young storytellers.
Contact Julie to chat about your story.
Wendy Christensen
Wendy is a certified word nerd who knows how to help authors turn a good story into a great one and the difference between a gerund and a present participle. Her love for the written word began in elementary school where she developed a passion for monthly book orders.
Middle grade and young adult titles still make up a significant portion of Wendy’s reading list. While she gets excited about well-written stories across many genres, fantasy is a consistent favorite.
A freelance editor and a writer of fiction and poetry, Wendy lives in a picturesque valley nestled in the Rocky Mountains with her husband and six children. She is fond of carousels and eating ice cream straight from the carton.
Wendy has a BA in English from the University of Utah and professional certificates in Copyediting and Creative Writing from UC San Diego Extended Studies. She is a member of ACES, Editorial Freelancers Association, and Utah Freelance Editors. She is proud to be a Plottr Certified Editor and is the owner of Carousel Editorial. Contact Wendy here for a free consultation to determine which services are best for you.
What is Plottr for Editors Certification?
- How to Use Plottr for Effective, Efficient Editing
- Creating a Common Shared Outline
- Creating a Common Story Bible
- Plot & Pacing: An Introduction to Plot Structure and Templates
- Finding and Correcting Plot Holes
- The Value of Version Changes
Karla Diaz
Before becoming a writer and book coach, Karla worked as a consumer market researcher, delving into the stories behind the numbers and consumer accounts. Her passion for storytelling led her to leave market research in 2015 to write her first novel.
After three revisions of a 400+ page manuscript, her editor advised her to start over, which taught her valuable lessons about the writing process and perseverance. Determined to help other writers avoid the same frustrations, she became a certified book coach and trained in developmental editing.
Karla uses Plottr, a powerful tool that helps writers plan and edit their novels with precision and creativity. She looks forward to connecting with you to transform your ideas into compelling narratives. For editing inquiries, please contact Karla at karladiazedits.com.
Michelle Henrie
Michelle Henrie writes and edits copy for companies, especially for marketing. She writes novels for children and adults, and her agent is querying publishers.
The League of Utah Writers and The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest have given Michelle multiple awards.
Michelle loves to analyze and polish stories, with an eye to encourage emerging writers. The scope of her editing includes manuscript review, developmental, and line editing, focusing on cozy mystery, sweet romance, historical fiction, and fantasy (bonus if it’s cozy).
Contact Michelle at michelle-henrie.com for an estimate.
Lu Meissner
Lu is a freelance developmental editor with a passion for young adult novels, particularly in the fantasy genre.
As a book lover and aspiring editor, Lu is excited to work with authors to help shape their stories and bring their characters to life.
She is currently building her portfolio and looking to collaborate with writers who share her enthusiasm for YA fantasy.
If you’re a new author looking for a dedicated and supportive editor to help you refine your manuscript, Lu would love to connect and discuss how she can assist you.
Christine Nielson
Yes, I went to college and learned a lot about literature and history. Yes, I am a badass about writing and fighting. But what really matters? My business is WORDS.
I destroy dragons and sequence fight scenes. I delve into unknown magical worlds and find homes for misplaced modifiers.
I develop cures for apocalyptic diseases and punctuate the formulas. I help mold the flesh onto the skeleton of an author’s story. I am an editor; therefore, I edit.
My website is https://www.nielsoneditingco.com/
Susi Borath Nonnemacher
Susi is a developmental editor and sensitivity/accuracy reader. After nearly twenty years in marketing, she was primarily drawn to assignments that involved writing and editing website and email content. She also wrote a few novels, joined several writing and critique groups, and took a range of classes where she honed her fiction editing skills.
Susi’s expertise lies in developmental editing, particularly in the romance, mystery, and women’s fiction genres. Her personal experiences with autoimmune arthritis, Sjögren’s Syndrome, PCOS, Autism, ADHD, migraines, and infertility give her distinctive insight into characters that face similar challenges, making her an effective sensitivity/accuracy reader. As a mother of an autistic son, she can provide insightful feedback on stories featuring this experience. One of her favorite things is editing these stories to make them feel more authentic.
To learn more about Susi’s services and to schedule a consultation or sample edit, visit her website at sbneditorial.com.
John M. Olsen
John M. Olsen edits and writes speculative fiction across multiple genres, with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy, and loves stories about ordinary people stepping up to do extraordinary things.
He’s edited dozens of novels for multiple small presses and for authors, mostly as line and copy edits (nuts and bolts spelling, grammar, and word choice), with a growing emphasis on content edits to work with high-level story flow.
He loves to do presentations on writing, editing, and story structure for conferences and writing groups to pay it forward for the things others have taught him about the craft of writing.
Paired with those writing and editing skills, a career in software development has enhanced John’s ability to pick out details for consistency, flow, and applying all those pesky grammar rules while preserving the all-important author voice.
He lives in Utah with his lovely wife and a variable number of mostly grown children and a constantly changing subset of extended family and pets.
You can contact John via email and visit his blog to learn more.
Dayna Reidenouer
Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/she) is Your Publishing BFF, a line/copy editor and book coach specializing in inclusive romance, cozy mysteries, and children’s books. They’ve also ghostwritten, turning the frameworks of stories into fleshed-out novels readers return to again and again.
When Dayna’s not polishing a manuscript, reading another MM romance, or tinkering with their website, they can be found in a professional development class or volunteering.
Dayna chaired the 2024 Contemporary Romance Writers virtual writing conference and is in their second term as an elected member of the Editorial Freelancers Association board of directors. Your Publishing BFF is a partner member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.
In their previous career, Dayna served as a proofreader for a national advertising magazine and then spent 14 years as a feature writer, visual coordinator/photographer, and copyeditor at a group of local weekly newspapers. They are a graduate of Penn State University. We are!
Learn more about Dayna’s editing, coaching, and writing services at https://www.YourPublishingBFF.com, and follow them on Instagram @yourpublishingbff and @YourPublishingBFF on Threads.
Jessica Joy Reveles
Jessica is a masterful writer and copyeditor, an award-winning storyteller, and a celebrated speaker. She brings 20 years of marketing and communications experience including SEO copywriting, brand messaging and content marketing.
She has worked with major global brands including the Magic Johnson Foundation, FAB NY, Joe’s Jeans, Outfest, the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, eWomen Network, Santa Monica College, FIDM, General Assembly, Book Fuel, Inquisitr and more.
Jessica has been invited to speak on topics including marketing, storytelling, creative writing and blogging, editing, social media, business communications, and entrepreneurship.
She gives back to her community by serving as President of the LAGLCC Board of Directors, and by contributing micro-grants in the form of vocational training programs to women and girls in developing countries.
You can book a call with Jessica HERE.
Stacey Smekofske
Stacey Smekofske is a publishing coach and editor with a knack for turning aspiring writers into award-winning authors.
As the owner of Edits by Stacey, she’s helped hundreds of authors pen, polish, and publish their way, ensuring their work meets industry standards and competes with traditionally published books.
After over 20 years in education and business, Stacey launched her editing business in 2018 and has grown her business into a large network of professionals who work to help authors stay in control of their publishing journeys.
As an editor who is certified with Plottr, Stacey continues to work with authors through each step of their writing journey to publishing, teaching the value of each unique voice and perspective.
Stacey believes in using her business as a platform to remind everyone that their words can inspire and contribute to the betterment of our human existence. With a casual and fun approach, Stacey is your guide that makes the publishing journey successful and enjoyable.
To get an appointment with Stacey, click here.
Jessica Joy Reveles
Jessica is a masterful writer and copyeditor, an award-winning storyteller, and a celebrated speaker. She brings 20 years of marketing and communications experience including SEO copywriting, brand messaging and content marketing.
She has worked with major global brands including the Magic Johnson Foundation, FAB NY, Joe’s Jeans, Outfest, the Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, eWomen Network, Santa Monica College, FIDM, General Assembly, Book Fuel, Inquisitr and more.
Jessica has been invited to speak on topics including marketing, storytelling, creative writing and blogging, editing, social media, business communications, and entrepreneurship.
She gives back to her community by serving as President of the LAGLCC Board of Directors, and by contributing micro-grants in the form of vocational training programs to women and girls in developing countries.
You can book a call with Jessica HERE.
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