An editor for every author—including you!
I've always held the strong belief that for every author, there is an editor out there that matches your style & vibe to a T. I may be the one for you—or I'm just a good stop on your way to the right one!
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Whether you're here just to look around or are actively seeking out a sample edit, I hope you'll take the time to look through my educational resources. You deserve the best editorial experience possible regardless of who it's with. So, take your time, unclench your jaw (gotcha!) and chill with your beverage of choice while I walk you through the process.​
What genres do I work with?
Fiction
Although this list isn't exhaustive, I primarily work with:
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Fantasy
Sci-fi
Romantasy
Romance
Queer Romance
Speculative Fiction
Literary Fiction
Coming-of-Age
YA/NA
Historical (Victorian-Present)
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As a special note, I'm an ally and a queer editor myself, so any and all LGBTQ+ stories are welcome. You won't find any judgement here, only support!
Memoir
I LOVE working with a good memoir. People connect with human stories more than ever in the age of AI, so let's get your story polished up and ready to inspire others through their own personal struggles.
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Some specific things I work with in memoirs are:
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Trauma
Family issues
Grief
Parenting lessons
Athlete stories
Coming-of-age journeys
Early motherhood journeys
Self-Help
Self-help is a big category, and of course, I can't make it easy on you by saying I work with x, y, and z types of self-help. I've worked with a little bit of everything!
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Some personal background of mine that may help us connect with your manuscript:
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Science or research books
Spiritual journeys
Business/Entrepreneurship help
Marketing guidance
Parenting lessons
Pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and early motherhood lessons
Author | EFA Editor | Book Coach
Hailey Amare ~ Solo Founder of Café Amare Writing | EFA Member
Hey there! I'm a fellow author, EFA editor, and book coach with tons of experience across multiple genres. Let's see how I can help you with your next manuscript!
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If you're looking for a way to get to know me, I suggest a coffee chat or a read through my Substack. You can also peruse my Portfolio or About Me pages anytime!
My philosophy?
You deserve the best. I'll say it until I'm blue in the face, then I'll pass out and say it in my sleep. Your original voice and style are top priority in everything I do. We don't erase author voice in this house; if anything, we enhance it!
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If you want to get a feel for how I work before we work together, request a free sample edit anytime. If you're not ready for that, check out my Substack, where I work through short editing pieces on a weekly basis!
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I've also created a bunch of free resources to help you on your publishing journey. You're working hard to bring your book to life, and you deserve to get published without emptying your savings. Editing is expensive as it is!
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Click below to explore the resources I've put together. Or, if you learn better by watching, check out my Substack to follow along as I post free resources and work through my own author journey!
Here's what previous clients had to say!
“Hailey was fantastic to work with. She is also just a nice human being which makes the process of sharing your work with her a lot more comfortable. She is flexible and accommodating at all times. I have since hired her for another job.”
