Editing
SCRIBEMIND LEARNING & LITERARY SERVICES
It’s great to meet you, fabulous author!
I’m Ashley Warren and it’s my life’s work to support storytellers of all levels. I believe that writing is a noble pursuit, but every writer needs someone in their corner rooting them on. I’m here to be that for you!
If you’re looking for someone to take great care of the novel, short story collection, or tabletop roleplaying game that you’ve poured your heart into, look no further. I’m a dedicated, supportive editor and my #1 goal is to make your literary work the absolute best it can be, so that you can build an incredible audience and achieve your most ambitious goals.
You can learn more about my qualifications and services below, and please reach out through the contact form so we can get to know one another. Happy writing!
What makes me qualified to edit books?
I hold a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Literacy Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.
I serve as the Director of the Storytelling Collective, an online learning program for independent creative storytellers. Since its inception in 2018, I’ve grown the community to more than 15,000+ writers through accessible and affordable creative writing workshops. It’s my job to support storytellers and I work closely with writers of all backgrounds!
I’m an award-winning journalist, writer, and narrative designer, including critically acclaimed work for Dungeons & Dragons.
As a full-time writing educator and storyteller myself, I am deeply committed to professional development. I stay on top of publishing industry trends so that I can offer informed guidance and edits.
I invest in up-to-date copies of the Chicago Manual of Style so you don’t have to.
Signing a copy of the bestselling Dungeons & Dragons book, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, which I co-authored.
How the process works:
📋 When you get in touch, I’ll gather all of the important details about your project, including:
Deadline: when you need your proofed work returned to you;
Format of edits: if you’d like me to “track changes,” mark with a red pen, or just make changes directly in the text;
Your goals: if you’re planning to publish independently or query agents, this context helps me make your work the absolute best it can be!
📨 You’ll send me the project you need me to edit.
✨ I’ll work my magic and will keep you apprised of progress.
✅ You’ll receive your edited document back by the deadline we specify! (Developmental editing projects also receive a detailed write-up with suggestions and recommendations.)
“Ashley Warren is my secret weapon. After spending a year writing and editing my novel, I hired her as my ‘catch-everything, leave-no-stone-unturned’ partner, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Not only did she deliver a manuscript that was flawlessly polished, but her creative suggestions—like adding an extra sentence of description and tying story lines together—took my novel to another level. I would not be as proud of my work as I am without Ashley's partnership. As writers, we’re often our own worst editors, so having a fresh set of eyes on our work is invaluable. But when those eyes belong to someone as talented, educated, and passionate as Ashley, it’s a game-changer. I’ll recommend her to every writer I know, because she’s simply the best. My only hope is that she’ll have room for my future projects!”
— Marysa Stevens, bestselling author of If The Fates Allow
Titles I’ve been proud to edit:
