Publish books you’re proud of
Keep your readers immersed in your stories with expert line/copy editing, proofing, and coaching that ensure your text is inclusive, respectful, and professional.
What an AMAZING proof.
Thank you so, so much. I loved your thoughtful corrections, and you were really respectful of my speaking/writing voice—I so appreciate that. You’ve made me so much more confident that I’m delivering a book of value to my readers.
T. Taylor, 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE
Your book deserves to shine
You’re tired.
Tired of writing books that go unread.
Tired of competing to stand out in a crowd.
Tired of service providers who ghost you.
You need someone to support you with consistency, encouragement, and integrity.
Whether you’re rapid releasing, launching an audiobook, or prepping for a new pen name, Your Publishing BFF can help.
Let’s work together to make your books stand out for the right reasons: gripping storytelling, quality writing, and undiluted author voice.
Hi! I’m Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them), Your Publishing BFF.
In some spaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion are bad words. Not here.
I offer a unique perspective as a queer, neurodivergent, disabled, and Superfat reader and publishing professional. I help authors create professional-quality immersive books, discover hidden biases in their manuscripts, and explore ways to reduce and eliminate racist tropes, fatphobic stereotypes, ableist adjectives and analogies, and other unintentional triggers.
How I can help
The editorial process shouldn’t be a burden. I strive to be clear in my promises and explanations for suggested changes. And every time you review an edited document, you will become a better writer.
Step 1
Schedule a sample edit. Send me the worst part of your manuscript, and I’ll make it better.
Step 2
Reserve your manuscript’s spa visit with a deposit. Your book will have my full attention; I work on only one project at a time.
Step 3
Marvel at the improvement. My edits are suggestions to enhance your author voice and remove reader stumbling blocks. They’re nothing to fear!
Dayna backs up any edits with explanations and provides resources, so I’m not only confident in the changes, but I also learn how to improve. They make me a better writer with every manuscript we work on together.
Casey Griffin, romance and cozy mystery author
My favorite genres
Romance
all levels of heat, steam, and spice
contemporary (cowhands, billionaires, sports, etc.)
romantic comedy/romcom
paranormal and supernatural (no vampires, zombies, or demon MCs)
fated mates
fantasy romance
BDSM (on a kink-by-kink basis)
M/M romance (all the above categories)
M/M omegaverse/mpreg
audiobook-destined
Cozy mystery
food and beverage
paranormal
fiber arts
cross-stitch
sewing
whatever your book features!
Children’s books
Picture books are powerful. Your goal is to communicate a message in 500 words or fewer while keeping young readers engaged. Let’s work together to hone your content.
Chapter books, easy reader, and “bridge” books welcome too!
Odds & Ends
websites
author bios
book blurbs
blog posts
co-writing
ghostwriting
marketing plans
I edit and write other genres and subjects on a case-by-case basis. And of course, if I can’t help you, I’ll refer you to one of my skilled colleagues.
I do NOT work on material containing the following:
dark romance
child abuse
graphic on-page violence
sexual assault
rape
demons/the Devil
zombies
vampires
underage sex
heartbreaking/gut-wrenching stories
I am sensitive, and I will cry, then dread working on your manuscript. Please don’t make me cry!
There's no deadline-shaming around here.
You forgot to schedule your final proof and now your book is about to go live.
Deep breath; it's okay. I got you.
If I can’t fit you into my schedule, I’ll refer you to trusted colleagues who can.
Your Publishing BFF is 100% human.
No plagiaristic artificial intelligence used here.
“Said it before, sayin’ it again, AI is colonialism. It relies on resource extraction, both of the environment & of people’s work. And it exploits the global majority.”