Your story isn’t broken. But revision has stalled.

Sarah has edited two of my novels, one published and one forthcoming in 2025. Her feedback definitely sped up my writing process—my last manuscript was submitted two months early, and my in-house editor requested very few additional revisions. I found Sarah’s feedback was relevant and insightful. She clearly identified areas for strengthening without impinging on my vision or my writing voice and her suggestions were valuable in prompting new ideas. I will definitely work with Sarah again.

Working with Sarah Brinley as my developmental editor was an absolute pleasure and a privilege. Sarah has a passion for storytelling that comes through in everything she does. She understands what goes into creating a great story and has a keen eye for narrowing in on the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript. What I appreciated most about working with her, though, was the kindness with which she approached the process. Her feedback was helpful and insightful while also being incredibly supportive. I felt like she was on my team and truly wanted me and my project to thrive. If you choose her as your editor, you're making a great investment in your work.

Sarah was an alpha reader for my debut novel, Control My Night, and the developmental feedback she gave during this critical stage of my manuscript’s formulation was so helpful! Sarah has such a safe and gentle way of imparting suggestions, so you always feel like you’re in safe hands. She works as a collaborator, not as a judge. Her knack for smelling out opportunities and weak spots with character arcs is amazing!

Sarah is a storyteller in her bones! She has a way of seeing the core of your story and helping you bring it to the surface. Her ability to see my story as a whole and immediately pick out what is working/isn't has been incredibly helpful and leveled up my writing. Her feedback always leaves me feeling inspired and motivated to keep going, plus I have tons of fun getting to brainstorm ideas with her. As a writer, story ideas are precious and vulnerable, and I trust Sarah with all of mine. I know she's going to take care of my ideas and help me make them the best they can be.

You can't go wrong working with Sarah. She's without a doubt one of the most conscientious human beings I know, a skilled editor, and probably more worried about taking care of your heart than you are. She's also smart as all get out. Just do it!

Sarah has an excellent understanding of story craft and structure. She delivers honest and helpful feedback in a respectful way. She is the perfect person to help take your writing to the next level!

Sarah is amazing! Her feedback precisely pointed out strengths and weaknesses of my text and offered actionable recommendations on how to improve without being overbearing or prescriptive. She will absolutely make you a better writer!