Writing a story is like tending a garden—with love and care, you can create a captivating book that flourishes. Here at Wildflower Editorial, we empower you to transform your words into enthralling narratives that enchant readers.

Armed with just twenty-six letters and a sprinkle of punctuation marks, you possess the power to whisk readers away on unforgettable adventures, help them navigate life’s complexities, and stir genuine emotions.

From heartfelt escapades to thought-provoking tales, your words can transport readers to secret gardens of imagination, where stories come alive.

As a devoted book lover, I’ve always been spellbound by the magic of storytelling. Its ability to connect us, transport us, and inspire us is, to me, the most fantastic example of magic.

Hello, I’m Rachel—founder of Wildflower Editorial. Here, I offer professional editorial and writing services to children’s, young adult, and new adult fiction authors around the globe. Whether you aspire to traditional publication or aim to self-publish, I’m here to help you cultivate the story that lives within your heart.

I help passionate fiction authors to develop their stories, connect with their readers, and refine their craft. Together, we can nurture books that stand out from the crowd.

Anyone can follow a formula to write a book, but extraordinary tales need a touch of magic to truly thrive. Let’s work together to transform your book into a blossoming wonder that captivates readers and sparks their imagination.

Are you ready to embark on this adventure with Wildflower Editorial?

MY EDITING PHILOSOPHY

At its root, an editor’s role is to help an author communicate with their intended audience.

As an editor, I want to help you take your manuscript from bud to blossom and cultivate a book to delight your readers.

I am committed to preserving your unique style and voice––helping you to refine your words or story, so your manuscript resonates with readers.

My philosophy as an editor sits in line with famous editor Maxwell Perkins––the man who edited Hemingway––who said:

“An editor does not add to a book. At best, he serves as a handmaiden to an author. Don’t ever get to feeling important about yourself, because an editor, at most, releases energy. A writer’s best work comes entirely from himself (sic) . . . because in the end, an editor can only get as much out of an author as the author has (sic).”

Professional Qualification

 

Graduate Diploma of Editing and Publishing (6.0 GPA)

University of Southern Queensland, QLD

Graduate Diploma of Science – Library and Info Services
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA

Graduate Certificate of Children’s Literature
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA

Bachelor of Arts – Education
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA

 

 

Professional Memberships

 

Professional Member Institute of Professional Editors

 

Guest Member Editorial Freelancers Association

Continued Education

 

IPEd Presents: Structural Editing Fiction with Nicola O’Shea
IPEd Presents: Worldbuilding in Fiction
IPEd Presents: Self-Publishing for Freelance Editors
IPEd Presents: Mastering Editorial Style Sheets
Australian Society of Authors presents Sally Hepworth and Alex Lloyd – The Editor/Author relationship
IPEd Presents: Writing and Editing for Children
IPEd Presents: Demystifying Educational Publishing
IPEd Presents: Fiction Editing
IPEd Presents: The Decolonised Editor
Everything I Know About Getting a Book Deal with Laura Jane Williams
Freelance Editing 101: Launch or Grow Your Editorial Business with Mollie@ Mollie Reads
QWC Writing Women’s Fiction Workshop with Pamela Cook
QWC Writing for Young People with Clare Christian
QWC Magic Realism For Rebels with Lauren Elise Daniels
QWC World Building with Kate Forsyth
IPEd Presents: Genre games: writing and editing young adult fiction
BSchool presented by Marie Forleo
Planning Story Time Using the Six Early Literacy Skills and STEAM presented by SLWA
Storytime Forum presented by SLWA
Celebrate Reading National Conference presented by The Literature Centre
A Night With Our Stars presented by the CBCA WA Branch
Using Puppets presented by Paper Bird Children’s Bookshop
Storytelling in Storytime presented by SLWA

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This land was never ceded—it is, was, and will always be Aboriginal land.

A proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly business. Everyone is welcome.

Concession discounts are available to authors who qualify—contact me for more information.