I am first, editor and publishing coach for award-winning independent authors. I primarily work as a publishing coach and editor who works with ambitious independent authors. I run Edits by Stacey, and I also run the team of professionals at Print to Pro. And now I also co-own and manage a traditional niche press for noir, mystery and thriller genres called Alibi Syndicate Press. 

I manage projects in many genres, but am personally adept in fiction, including fantasy, thriller, horror, dystopian, YA, and children’s literature. I also specialize in nonfiction editing for inspirational, motivational, business, and self help books in a variety of subjects.

I present and teach many topics related to publishing and writing for a variety of audiences. I have presented at many events including the San Diego Comic Con and at Writing Conferences. 

I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in communications and English, and have been an educator for more than 25 years. I am a member of the American Copy Editors Society (ACES), the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA), the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and the Alliance for Independent Authors. I have a certificate in copy editing with ACES.

I have a natural talent for content, pacing, and character development and have developed a passion for grammar, writing, and especially story structure. I have over twenty years of experience editing academic papers, ESL essays and personal statements, entrance essays and applications, fiction and non-fiction novels and short stories. I have been running my editing and publishing business for over 10 years. I have extensive experience and knowledge, including but not limited to finance, special needs, business, fitness, education, marketing, medicine, and politics. My experience allows me to specialize in helping a story become a well-developed adventure that will excite readers as well as help an author run a successful author business. 

• Guide authors through the publishing journey and teach them to run a successful author business.
• Developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader. 
• Interior Formatter: creates ready to publish interior files.
• Instruct authors through the steps of crafting a dynamic manuscript that will meet industry standards. 
• Presenter and public speaker who teaches the secrets of standing out above the competition.
• President of Edits by Stacey, LLC
• CEO of Print to Pro LLC
• Managing Partner of Alibi Syndicate Press

I create meaningful relationships with writers and help them to understand that their individual perspectives make them unique storytellers. I coach authors of all skill levels and experience to produce an amazing book and distribute it so that it can be marketed and sold to readers.

The first step is for an author to contact me for an introduction and see if I am a good addition to their team.