Publish books you’re proud of
Keep your readers immersed in your stories with expert line/copy editing, proofing, and coaching that ensures your text is inclusive, respectful, and empathetic.
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
Let’s make diverse books
Millions of titles are uploaded to sites like Amazon every year. Let’s work together to make your books stand out for the right reasons: gripping storytelling, quality editing, and inclusive characters and world building.
I offer a unique perspective as a queer, neurodivergent, disabled, and Superfat reader and publishing professional. I help authors discover hidden biases in their manuscripts and explore ways to reduce and eliminate them.
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, disabled, neurodivergent, and Superfat reader and publishing professional. I help authors write, edit, and publish books that reflect humanity’s natural diversity—even in outer space and fantasy worlds.
Don’t know how to be inclusive? That’s okay! I can help you discover hidden biases in your manuscripts and explore ways to reduce and eliminate them. I offer authenticity/sensitivity reading services as well.
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.
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
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!
Publishing isn’t for the faint of heart.
You’re writing books to create a sustainable future for yourself, and sometimes it feels like it’s you against the world.
It doesn’t have to be that way!
Whether you’re rapid releasing, about to launch an audiobook, or prepping for a new pen name, Your Publishing BFF can help.
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.
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.”