Lexi Cooper – Fiction Editor

Fiction editor with 4+ years of experience editing novels for independent authors, publishing companies, and educational publishers. Experienced in developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading across fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, and middle grade fiction.

Genres

Fantasy
Science Fiction
Romance
Mystery
Historical Fiction
Suspense/Thriller

Types of Editing Offered

Developmental Editing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading

Stats

50+ manuscripts edited
4+ years of professional experience
Several million words edited
Projects ranging from 5,000-word short stories to 150,000-word novels

Fiction Editor Portfolio

Published Books

Rewinding Time (2024)

Jeff Bigler

Historical Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Retelling
Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Developmental edit

Lexi was great to work with. She responded promptly to each of my messages and gave great feedback at all levels, including plot development, character arcs, consistency and word choice.

★★★★★

Jeff Bigler

Sundering Hearts (2024)

Brandon M. Miller

Historical Fiction & Romance
Young Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Developmental, line, and copy edits

I loved working with Lexi. This is my second time and definitely not my last. She is a skilled editor who works hard to ensure her customers are happy. She is very thorough and genuinely cares about your work. Lexi communicated with me promptly throughout the entire project. Her suggestions are always on point, and she made my story much better. I highly recommend her!

★★★★★

Brandon M. Miller

A Thousand Miles for Amma (2024)

Manisha Sukhyani

Fiction
Short Story

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Developmental, line, and copy edits

Working with Lexi is like working with your personal editor who will give their 100% in improving your writing and won’t be afraid to tell what you need to improve.

★★★★★

Manisha Sukhyani

The Hidden Secret of the Yakuza (2024)

Jenva

Romance
Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Developmental edit

I am more than happy I picked Lexi as editor for my story. She was considerate and willing to help with all my concerns. She offered helpful advice and her deliveries were always on time or even ahead of schedule. Her editing was also very detailed, and she made sure all the errors I had missed were corrected. Overall, she was great to work with and I would highly recommend her to any writer.

★★★★★

Jenva

Evergreen Peaks (2024)

Sylvia Lily

Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural
Young Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Line and copy edit

Lexi, edited my novel and did a wonderful job! It is a long book, and throughout Lexi had great communication and answered my questions. She pays attention to close detail, which I appreciated. I would hire Lexi again as an editor. She is professional, kind and skilled!

★★★★★

Sylvia Lily

Earthia Cold War (2023)

Nethaniel Spero

Science Fiction, Alternative History
Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Line and copy edit

Lexi has been very nice and helpful from the start. Very patient and she did her job well and professionally. I highly recommend her! =)

★★★★★

Nethaniel Spero

The Wings of Hope (2023)

S. M. Moran

Fiction
Short Story

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Proofreading

Lexi’s proofreading was fantastic. Her attention to detail was superb and she promptly delivered the finished product. She caught and corrected spelling, punctuation and language details. I would not hesitate to use her proofreading services again.

★★★★★

S. M. Moran

Gate to Kagoshima (2024)

Poppy Kuroki

Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Beta reading

Pebbles and the Biggest Number (2023)

Joey Benun

Children’s Fiction

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Beta reading

Lexi provided helpful and encouraging feedback on my children’s picture book. She was friendly, quick to respond, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Lexi!

★★★★★

Joey Benun

Dreaming Beauty (2022)

C. Rae D’Arc

Fantasy, Romance, Retelling
Young Adult

Type of Edit(s) Performed:
Beta reading

Editing Samples

Developmental Editing Samples

Developmental editing focuses on a broad perspective of a story. It is a detailed critique of the work in areas such as plot, character development, pacing, and more. To learn more about my process for developmental editing, check out my developmental editing services!

Sample 1

High Fantasy, Romance
Young Adult
150,000 words

Developmental edit that included an editorial letter and in-line comments

Excerpt of Editorial Letter

This excerpt identifies pacing issues in the first act of the novel and suggests one way the author might address them.

Excerpt of In-line Comments

The comments in this excerpt identify issues with the conflict and stakes of a scene and suggest how to address them.

Sample 2

High Fantasy
Young Adult
105,000 words

Developmental edit that included an editorial letter and in-line comments

Excerpt of Editorial Letter

This excerpt identifies issues with the main character’s motivation, internal conflict, and character development and discusses how the author might address these things.

Excerpts of In-line Comments

The comments in this excerpt identify issues with confusing events between chapters, reader assumptions, character descriptions, and summarizing/showing, not telling.

The comment in this excerpt identifies an info dumping issue.

The comment in this excerpt identifies an issue of summarizing the development of the relationship between the two main characters.

Line Editing and Copyediting Samples

Line editing and copyediting focus on the story at the paragraph, sentence, and word levels with the goal of making the story sound good and flow well, along with correcting grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Check out my line and copy editing services!

Sample 1

Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural
Young Adult
100,000 words

Before and After Comparison

Before

Disoriented, trying to understand how the once-dying fire is now dancing with flames. It’s impossible, she wonders. Through the hazy smoke, she can’t believe who she sees. There in the malicious forest is a familiar pleasant face on the other side – Grandma Rose, sitting in her favorite beige wrap, humming and looking healthy with a radiant glow. Grandma Rose has been dead for nine long years.

After

Disoriented, she tries to understand how the once-dying fire now dances with flames. It’s impossible. Through the hazy smoke, she can’t believe who she sees. There, in the malicious forest, is a familiar, pleasant face on the other side of the flames—Grandma Rose, sitting in her favorite beige wrap, humming and looking healthy with a radiant glow. Grandma Rose has been dead for nine long years.