Books have been a lifelong companion, and romance novels in particular have shaped my deep appreciation for language, emotional nuance, and storytelling. That passion fuels my work as an editor, where I help fiction writers refine their manuscripts, smoothing awkward phrasing, eliminating inconsistencies, and strengthening narrative flow with care and precision.

As a dedicated editor, I’m a proud member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), a commitment that reflects my pursuit of editorial excellence. I work across industry-standard style guides like Chicago and Oxford/Hart’s Rules, ensuring consistency and clarity while honoring each author’s unique voice. I also create customized style guides when needed, tailoring edits to the tone, structure, and subgenre of each manuscript.

With a background in project management, I bring strategic oversight to every editorial collaboration. I’m skilled at managing timelines, streamlining workflows, and guiding manuscripts from messy draft to polished final version—always with an eye toward emotional impact and genre authenticity.

Whether I'm helping an author deepen character arcs, refine dialogue, or tighten pacing, I approach editing with warmth, rigor, and a deep respect for the craft of romance fiction.

I'm Yvonne Smith, and I specialize in polishing romance fiction with emotional depth, structural clarity, and genre-savvy insight.