Full-service editorial agency for Black women authors
Because writing a book you’re proud of is hard enough
Turning the words on your Save the Cat cards into chapters on your computer screen.
Perfecting it to death until “It’s not ready” becomes “I’ll finish it one day”.
It’s all part of the writing process. The nitty gritty details and the work to publish your work of art should be the least of your worries.
That’s what the experts are for.
about us
You sure as hell shouldn’t trust just anyone to develop, edit, and market that book of yours.
Cue: Black Girls Who Edit
Other than being the love child of Black Girls Who Write, we’re an editorial agency made of fierce Black women editors, copywriters, and proofreaders.
Ready to turn your manuscript into a ✨masterpiece✨.
Because we're not just about words—we're about authentic storytelling that celebrates culture, creativity, and the power of Black voices.
From Romance and Thriller to Urban and Fantasy, we cover it all.
We know every story is unique, and we're here to ensure yours is told with precision, passion, and Black Girl Magic.
we’ve worked with the likes of:
our services
Copywriting
To turn your manuscript into the next best-seller, you need to use all the best sales psychology, sales-focused storytelling, and trending marketing techniques working right now. And our skilled word magicians are here to use all that to promote your book.
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Developmental Editing
You’re an artist, still at the start of honing your work. And that means that there are still areas where you need to improve. Whether that’s refining your structure, adjusting the pacing, or refining your characters, we’ve got you covered with the big-picture storytelling support. Keeping your story clear, put-together, and looking like the next bestseller.
Starting at $500
Line Editing
You finished your manuscript. PERIODT!
Now it’s time to get it to bestseller status with a tune-up. We’ll improve the readability of your story so that every sentence is clearer, flows better, and is more polished.
Starting at $300
Proofreading
This is the final fine-tune, where we pore over your finished manuscript with a rat-tail comb — correcting any typos, grammar, punctuation, and formatting until it’s flawless. This is a necessary last pass to ensure your manuscript is top-quality before we can call your book good to go.
Starting at $150
where are you in your writing journey?
I NEED...
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Book Synopsis | $200 +
Fact-Checking | $150+
Pre-Editing [Alpha + Beta] | $150+
Sensitivity Reading | $200+
Series Blueprint | $75+
All rates are based on word count. Payment plans are offered.
*Services come with 2 full rounds of revisions.
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Editing Services:
Developmental Editing Services | $500+
Line Editing Services | $300+
Proofreading Services | $150+
*Prices are based on word count.
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Website | $3K+
Email Marketing | $200+
Digital Ad Campaign | $500+
Email + Social Bundle | $2K+
Social Media Ad Campaign | $500+
And more…
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Editing Packages:
The Glow Up | $2,500+
The Plot Thickens | $2,000+
Signature Storytelling | $1,500+
The Final Touch | $1,000+
*Based on word count.
Copywriting Packages:
The Persuasion Pen | $3,200
The Bestseller Blueprint | $6,500
*Payment Plans available for all packages.
ROMANCE
THRILLER
YOUNG ADULT
URBAN FICTION
FANTASY
MEMOIRS
you name it, we’ve helped 250+ books get published
If anyone’s going to celebrate our culture loudly, it’s a Black woman (and she's gonna come up with the next best thing while she's at it).
In this case, you've got a whole time of them ready to ride for you.
You’ve got the creating part down — we’re here to make it shine.
We’ve got some of the most talented Black women copywriters, editors, and proofreaders from around the world — flaunting 10+ years of combined experience and a trophy wall that holds BAs, MFAs, and PhDs in Writing, Journalism, English, Publishing, and more.
Your Book’s First Draft Deserves a Dream Team
meet the team ✨
meet the team ✨
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COPYWRITER
I'm Sasadya, a copywriter based in Jacksonville, FL with a passion for helping creatives of all kinds. When I'm not writing for clients, I'm writing creatively for myself or tackling my never-ending TBR list.
FUN FACT: Although I'm based in Florida, New York City is my second home! I travel there throughout the year to fuel my creativity and reignite a dependence on caffeine.
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COPYWRITER
In the past 5 years, I’ve cut my teeth strategizing & writing award-worthy, revenue-increasing, results-snatching copy for big-time clients in corporate. But what really lights my fire is writing for women and BIPOC small businesses. Empowering and equipping them to serve underserved consumers, connect with their people, stand out and sell their stuff with compelling, conversation, cultured af copy. When I’m not doing that, I’m audition for commercials and short films, creating content for my TikTok page, or eating oysters like they’re going out of style.
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LINE EDITOR
Megan is a writer, editor, and journalist based in New York. Her specialty is crafting and refining stories, particularly those where people fall in love. When she's not chasing deadlines you can usually find her ranting about the latest episode of Real Housewives.
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LINE EDITOR
Briana Y. Gwin (she/her) embraces multitudes as a queer, neurodiverse, Afro-Latina hybrid creative and multicultural Citizen. After receiving a BA in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, and an MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction from The New School, she went on to work in the communications department of various nonprofit organizations, including most recently Milkweed Editions, where she served as editor & storyteller. She is the current senior editor of prose at Seventh Wave magazine and creative writing instructor for the womxn-centric digital community HerStry; she is also the recipient of fellowships from the ACES Society for Editors, Anaphora Arts, and Roots. Wounds. Words., and her writing has appeared in Midnight & Indigo, Seventh Wave, Guernica, and elsewhere.
FUN FACT: Born and raised in the burbs of New York, Briana now calls a plant- and (hairless) cat-filled, three-story house on the North side of Minneapolis home.
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PROOFREADER
Yomari Lobo is a passionate storyteller, publishing pro, and marketing whiz with a love for all things books. When not crafting compelling campaigns or editing manuscripts, you can find them plotting their next fantasy novel or hunting down the best matcha in town.
FUN FACT: I cosplay my favorite anime and comic book characters on weekends.
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PROOFREADER
Crystal Forte is a proud graduate of the class of 2008 and 2010 of Miles College. She also holds a Masters in English Language Arts Education from Alabama State University, a Masters in Educational Leadership, and an Education Specialist degree from Troy University. She currently is a 17-year educator who runs the social media platform, Melanatedreader, promoting Black literacy and advocating for Black authors with an audience of over 26K followers.
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DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR
S. M. Ryan is passionate about storytelling, the craft of writing, and helping authors refine their novels for publishing. Approaching your story with compassion, honesty, and a critical eye, S. M. Ryan is all about maintaining your unique writing voice, uncovering the heart of your story, and helping you level up your craft.
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DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR
Jessica P. Pryde is a reader, writer, editor, and librarian currently living in the desert southwest with her husband and a menagerie of pets and Funko Pops. She is the editor of the essay collection Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters, and is a contributing editor for Book Riot, where she co-hosts the When In Romance podcast.
FUN FACT: She has read well over 1,000 romance novels.
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PROOFREADER
Jasmine McClain is a Social Media Specialist, Journalist and Freelance Writer, providing meaningful content and copy for businesses and working professionals, along with services in public relations, pitching clients to collaborate with activations and enhance their event with their expertise and energy. She received her Masters in Journalism Innovation from Syracuse University and had the honor to explore new ventures like Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality storytelling during her studies. She launched her freelance business in 2015 and since then has had the opportunity to write for major publications like BET, Rolling out and contribute to the #1 Hip-Hop radio station in North Carolina, K.97.5 for two years. Jasmine brings to her position a well established background and expertise. Since launching her business, her role in Journalism has evolved as she delivers a wide variety of services including content creation, copywriting and more. She’s interviewed and built relationships with industry professionals and influencers to tell their stories and connect audiences. She's also led businesses to success through her unique content strategies and consulting.
genres
“Genres are a funny little concept are they? Yes they are. In theory, they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand, but in practice, we’ll, some my feel confined.”
FICTION
Romance
Literary Fiction
Mystery
Thriller
Horror
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
General
Speculative Fiction
Urban Fiction
NON-FICTION
Biographies + Memoirs
Wellness
History
Travel
Cooking
Editorial Writing
Essays
Hybrid Non-Fiction
AGE-CATEGORIES
Teen & Young Adult
Children’s Books
SEXUALITY
LGBTQIA+ Stories
OTHER
Graphic Novels
Poetry
Magazine Articles
Interviews
Long-form Features
ready to turn your story into a masterpiece?
work with us!
Words are one thing… but celebrating culture, creativity, and the power of Black voices through storytelling?
Baby, that’s a whole notha thing!
faqs
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We're not just editors – we're cultural curators who understand the nuances of authentic storytelling. With our team of fierce Black women editors holding advanced degrees and 10+ years of combined experience, we bring both expertise and cultural understanding to every manuscript we touch.
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Never too early! From developmental editing to help shape your initial ideas, to alpha/beta reading for early feedback, we meet you wherever you are in your writing journey. Think of us as your literary dream team from day one.
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We offer a full spectrum of services: developmental editing to strengthen your story's foundation, line editing to make your sentences sing, and proofreading to give it that final polish. Plus, we provide additional services like sensitivity reading and fact-checking to ensure your story hits all the right notes. We have packages and services for all!
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Timeline varies based on your needs and the package you choose. Our editing services can take 2-4 weeks with 2 full rounds of revisions. Our basic copywriting package takes 1-3 months, while comprehensive packages run 2-4 months. We'll provide specific timelines once we review your service request.
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Yes, we do! We believe in making professional editing accessible. Payment plans are available for all our services – just ask and we'll work something out.
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We include multiple revision rounds in our packages (2 revisions per asset in both our basic and comprehensive packages) to ensure you're completely satisfied with the final product. Any revisions beyond the contract standard will incur an additional fee.
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Absolutely! Our copywriting services include everything from social media campaigns to press releases. We'll help you craft the perfect pitch to get your book the attention it deserves. In addition, we have The LIT Suite, our full-service marketing agency to execute your campaigns and more.
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Sensitivity reading isn't just about race – it's about ensuring accuracy and authenticity across all aspects of your story, including gender, disability, sexuality, religion, and other identities. It's an extra layer of protection for your story's impact.
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We offer different levels of editing, from developmental editing (big-picture story development) to line editing (sentence-level refinement) and proofreading (final polish). If you're unsure, we can assess your manuscript and recommend the best service.
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Yes. To ensure we remain true to our core audience and mission, we only service Black Authors and creatives.
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Developmental Editing: Focuses on story structure, character development, pacing, and overall storytelling.
Line Editing: Enhances sentence clarity, flow, and readability.
Proofreading: A final check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
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Yes! We offer complimentary sample edits (no more than 2-3 pages).
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Yes! Whether you're self-publishing or preparing to query traditional publishers, we’ll help you polish your manuscript to industry standards.