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Kaitie howie
Throughout the process, I felt like Charlie authentically cared about this novel that means so much to me—like they understood how terrifying it was to offer it up for criticism and genuinely wanted to help make it the best possible version of the book it could be.
rory michaelson
When I sent my first manuscript to Charlie, I still wasn’t sure I wanted to publish my writing, but they helped me build the confidence to publish and complete a whole series of books! I was new to writing and expressing myself creatively, as well as the entire landscape of publishing, but Charlie made things easy.
tabatha shipley
I’ve had the opportunity to work with multiple editors and Charlie remains one of the easiest to work with.
Melissa Tereze
Not only did they provide honest feedback, but they also encouraged me to delve deeper, further. They helped me to break habits I didn’t realize were becoming problematic, but they did it in a constructive way.
A.M. Weald
In addition to excellent SPAG edits and turnaround, Charlie offered copyedit-level comments regarding scene transitions and story balance, spawning a few tweaks and additions to the novel that truly made it shine.
meredith spies
Not only is their turnaround time amazing, they give consistently great advice and really let the author’s individual style and voice shine. Charlie’s eye for detail and nuance really helped make my stories great.
Z Jeffries
Charlie helps the story. They don’t apply the same approach to each book—they want that individual book to reach its full potential.
e.s. barrison
They’re more than just an editor, they’re your biggest cheerleader. Charlie really wants to see their clients succeed. You won’t always have a relationship with an editor like that.
addy bross
Charlie is a dedicated, hardworking, patient individual who offers professional, authoritative, and inspired feedback that never fails to bring out the author’s true voice and intentions in the writing.
Casey Lown
Charlie is a true champion for indie authors, offering exceptional, professional editing services.
justine rosenberg
Charlie is everything that a writer could possibly be looking for in an editor: honest, perceptive, and passionate about your vision. Building a universe from nothing is no easy feat, and to have someone like them in your corner is a gift.
J.R. Gray
Their thoughtful attention to detail, as well as profound and thoughtful understanding of minority communities gives me an insight to even my own queerness and how it presents in my work.
A. E. Bennett
Their attention to detail and honesty helped shape my debut novel into something I’m very proud of. They’re not afraid to tell me when something in my manuscript just isn’t working, but they’re also equally generous with praise when it’s warranted.
Erinn Harper
As a debut, it was of utmost importance to me to find an editor who would see me and my work as more than just another job. Charlie became that editor.
Alice Sullivan
Charlie was entrusted with editing my very first manuscript. I had no idea what to expect, but I came out of the experience without a single regret. The process was easy going, tremendously helpful, pleasant, and friendly.
Kaitie Howie
Titles: Broken Like MeAs a debut author, I was absolutely dreading the editing process, but Charlie made it completely painless and constructive! They were incredibly adept at identifying weaknesses and potential solutions in my work and went about doing so in a way that didn’t feel critical. I was able to ask questions and get genuine input between rounds of editing, and never felt pressured to accept every single suggested change; if there was a stylistic element or particular line I wanted to keep, Charlie immediately acknowledged my decision and would instead offer other ways to better integrate that piece. I’m so incredibly grateful for all of their feedback and contributions to the overall flow and continuity of the story. Throughout the process, I felt like Charlie authentically cared about this novel that means so much to me—like they understood how terrifying it was to offer it up for criticism, and genuinely wanted to help make it the best possible version of the book it could be.
Meredith Spies
Titles: Bedeviled Series; Science of Magic SeriesI highly recommend Charlie’s editing services to anyone looking for an editor and/or proofreader. Not only is their turnaround time amazing, they give consistently great advice and really let the author’s individual style and voice shine. Charlie’s eye for detail and nuance really helped make my stories great. Their feedback and constructive criticism are consistently on point and clear without being brutal. Charlie is always a joy to work with and treats the editing process as a partnership, working with the author to bring out the shine in their manuscripts, not just give it a technical once over to check for typos and errant punctuation. Every experience I’ve had with Charlie has been great and I cannot recommend them enough!
Z Jeffries
Titles: Hide and Seek Series; Angels of New York State SeriesCharlie Knight Writes is a one stop shop for the indie writer. I’ve hired them as a sensitivity reader, development editor, and line editor. They’ve also helped introduce me to other resources I hired, such as my cover designer.Charlie helps the story. They don’t apply the same approach to each book—they want that individual book to reach its full potential. They understood the voice I was using, even though it was vernacular and grammatically all over the place. They supported and advocated for my characters, knowing they were imperfect, complex individuals. They pushed me to use empathy and diversity without overstepping the bounds of the proper story for me to tell.Plus, Charlie is quickly becoming a trans icon. Their advocacy for online decorum, their fearless confrontation of bigotry, and their unfettered love and support makes safe social media spaces for the lgbtqiaa+ community, as well as a priceless resource for allies.There are lots of editing services out there you can’t afford. I say you can’t afford not to hire Charlie.
E.S. Barrison
Titles: Life & Death Cycle Series, The Unsought Fairy Tale CollectionCharlie has been an absolute delight to work with on all my novels so far. They go above and beyond for their clients! Whenever I have a question about my novel or even just general editing advice, they’re available to chat and give ideas. In addition, they’ve helped me become a better writer; they’ve helped me find my character’s voices and personalities, build upon the worlds I’m creating, and solidify my plot. They’re more than just an editor, they’re your biggest cheerleader. Charlie really wants to see their clients succeed. You won’t always have a relationship with an editor like that. For so many reasons, I cannot recommend Charlie’s services enough!
A. E. Bennett
Titles: The Serrulata SagaCharlie is a fantastic editor and I’ve really enjoyed working with them! Their attention to detail and honesty helped shape my debut novel into something I’m very proud of. They’re not afraid to tell me when something in my manuscript just isn’t working, but they’re also equally generous with praise when it’s warranted. Hire Charlie!
Rory Michaelson
Titles: The Lesser Known Monster SeriesWhen I sent my first manuscript to Charlie, I still wasn’t sure I wanted to publish my writing, but they helped me build the confidence to publish and complete a whole series of books! I was new to writing and expressing myself creatively, as well as the entire landscape of publishing, but Charlie made things easy. Charlie is approachable, supportive, professional, and skilled. They made the process of editing and proofing as stress free as possible and helped me on the way to producing a high-quality story that I have remained extremely proud of even as I continue to grow and develop as an author.Charlie especially excels at providing developmental critique, encouraging your narrative voice to develop, and has a keen eye for sensitive areas that need changing or polishing to carry the story you are trying to tell. I have gone on to work with Charlie for the entirety of my series and have always been extremely satisfied with their excellent service at an incredibly low rate. Charlie is a true asset to the writing community, and their passion and talents for helping us build our stories is beautiful.Thank you, Charlie, for helping make the world all the better for the stories you help bring to life!
Tabatha shipley
Titles: How to Schedule a DeathWhen you’re looking for an editor, you can’t go wrong with Charlie. They are professional, detailed, and careful to keep the voice of their authors forefront when editing. I’ve had the opportunity to work with multiple editors and Charlie remains one of the easiest to work with. Most importantly, their suggestions are timely and helpful. Honestly, any book would be better after Charlie’s services.
melissa tereze
Titles: Forever Yours, The Call, Before You Go, Playing for Her Heart, In Her Arms, Mrs. Middleton, Holding Her Heart, and more.Well, where to begin. I was wary of going down the path of a new editor. I knew what I wanted, but I didn’t expect Charlie to be so on board with my characters. Charlie took them to heart as much I did myself, something you don’t always get with an editor. And then there was the ease of talking to them. Not only did they provide honest feedback, but they also encouraged me to delve deeper, further. They helped me to break habits I didn’t realize were becoming problematic, but they did it in a constructive way. Most of all, Charlie kept my voice. They understood what I wanted and ran with it. That can be a rarity in writing at times. The cost…hella affordable. I’m looking forward to the future with Charlie by my side. They’ve been one hell of a beneficial addition to my writing.
Addy Bross
Titles: Sands of Theia Series, Where We ConvergeI have had the opportunity to work with Charlie as my editor on four projects and have more scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Charlie is a dedicated, hardworking, patient individual who offers professional, authoritative, and inspired feedback that never fails to bring out the author’s true voice and intentions in the writing. I know my books wouldn’t be half as good without them, and they are an utter joy to work with. I have had a few other editors in the past but will always go back to Charlie for my editing needs. No one I’ve worked with has been better at the job than them.
Casey Lown
Titles: Safelight, Homo Lupus, Different DayCharlie is a true champion for indie authors, offering exceptional, professional editing services. Their enthusiasm for my project and passion for inclusive, accessible voices in the world of fiction made all the difference in my publishing experience. I cannot wait to work with them on future projects.
Justine rosenberg
Titles: The Metals TrilogyLast year, I was fortunate enough to be able to work with Charlie on the second book in my series. We had not worked together prior to this, so I was absolutely blown away at the speed with which they became acquainted with my worldbuilding, narrative, and characters, and with the depth and thoroughness of the feedback I received.Charlie is everything that a writer could possibly be looking for in an editor: honest, perceptive, and passionate about your vision. Building a universe from nothing is no easy feat, and to have someone like them in your corner is a gift. I look forward to working with Charlie again!
J.R. Gray
Titles: Pretty Broken Series, Love Equation Series, Working Dog SeriesI’ve worked with Charlie on a number of projects and I cannot recommend them enough.I think their dedication to bringing out an author's voice is beyond anyone I’ve ever seen. They don’t try to change the writer’s voice, they enhance the writer’s voice. After 10 years of being a published author, both with a publishing house and self published, I’ve worked with a lot of editors and Charlie’s work speaks for itself. Charlie is superb at delivering thoughtful commentary to improve a work of fiction, without sounding overly critical. (These are our babies and sometimes ego is hard) Their thoughtful attention to detail, as well as profound and thoughtful understanding of minority communities gives me an insight to even my own queerness and how it presents in my work. As a trans person, it’s so important to me to have another trans identifying person working with me to make my work the best it can be and to not do harm with my work in my community.Charlie’s Patreon is also a wealth of knowledge for new and veteran authors and I would highly suggest subscribing.
A.M. Weald
Titles: Even If We're BrokenDespite being an editor myself, I knew I needed an experienced editor to look over my manuscript. But I was hesitant, given the length of my novel—editors can be expensive! Thankfully I had been following Charlie, a fellow Mass Effect fan, online for a while, and I knew of their editing services for indie authors. I made sure that the content covered in my story was both something Charlie would want to edit and could handle (it gets rough in there), and after a free sample edit I hired them.In addition to excellent SPAG edits and turnaround, Charlie offered copyedit-level comments regarding scene transitions and story balance, spawning a few tweaks and additions to the novel that truly made it shine.Thank you, Charlie!
Erinn Harper
Titles: Dreamwalker SeriesAs a debut, it was of utmost importance to me to find an editor who would see me and my work as more than just another job. Charlie became that editor. Their philosophy is exactly what I needed when I first began exploring the world of self-publishing, and I am beyond grateful to have discovered them when I did. Charlie is, without a doubt, a champion of the indie community.
Alice Sullivan
Titles: Aftermath SeriesCharlie is amazing to work with. They’re not only encouraging and honest, they’re efficient and willing to work with you to ensure your story is the best it can be. Charlie was entrusted with editing my very first manuscript. I had no idea what to expect, but I came out of the experience without a single regret. The process was easy going, tremendously helpful, pleasant, and friendly. Not only that, but Charlie made sure that any recommended edits were still in line with my personal voice as an author, and that’s so important. I highly recommend their services because not only will you be working with a great editor, you’ll be working with someone who truly cares about you, your story, and your craft. I’ve already signed on with them for my sequel, and I plan to sign on with them for my threequel and companion stories.