Stories have always
been my first love.

My story

An editor, a teacher,
a reader for life.

Hi, I’m Darci, founder of Heart & Quill Editing. I’m a professional fiction editor, a former English and history professor, and a decades long romance reader who still rereads A Rose in Winter every few years. I’ve edited more than fifty novels, primarily in romance, and I specialize in helping authors craft emotionally engaging stories with clarity, polish, and heart.

How I edit

My editing approach is precise, intuitive, and supportive. I believe in enhancing your unique voice rather than rewriting it. Whether you’re tackling your first draft or preparing your manuscript for publication, I offer a full range of services tailored to your needs: developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

I also offer formatting for both print and eBooks, and professionally written blurbs for your back cover or sales page, designed to hook readers without giving too much away. When you work with me, you’re getting one editor across every stage of the process, which means your voice and your story stay consistent from first read to final polish.

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I believe in enhancing your unique voice — not rewriting it.

The stories I love

I work across all romance subgenres — from clean and sweet to steamy and erotic — including historical, paranormal, contemporary, and romantic suspense. I also edit cozy mysteries and select genre fiction. If you’re writing a werewolf shifter or a time travel story, don’t worry. I’ve seen it all.

Who I work with

Through Heart & Quill, I love working with both new and established self published authors to bring bold, beautiful stories into the world. I take pride in offering thorough, honest feedback with a warm, encouraging tone, and nothing gives me more joy than seeing a writer grow in confidence with every draft.

If you’re looking for a reliable editor who understands genre, respects your voice, and knows what makes a story satisfying, I’d love to connect.