I'm Amber Herbert, a queer author/poet living in Colorado Springs. I hold a BA in English Literature and have worked as a freelance editor since 2018. I'm drawn to immersive fiction, compelling characters, and poignant prose. Lipstick Covered Magnet is my first novel.

When I'm not writing or reading, I enjoy baking, playing board games, and watching and critiquing TV and film.

Works in Progress

After Wendy, an upper YA/crossover Peter Pan sequel—revising

Secrets of Annwyn, the first novel in my adult high fantasy series—casting the first iteration

"A Message from Beyond", a sci-fi short story—chiseling away at the first draft

Services

Contact me for a complimentary five-page sample edit and personalized quote.

• Developmental edits, including a 2-3 page editorial letter: $40 per hour
• Copy edits: $25 per hour
• The Full Package (a combination of both services): $35 per hour for the first round, $20 per hour for the second
• Editorial letter (5-20 pages depending on length of manuscript): for pieces up to 70,000 words, $300; up to 90,000 words, $400; up to 110,000 words, $500; for anything over 111,000 words, $600
• Beta/ARC reading: free, just provide a copy of your book (epub or print)

Contact Me

Email: amber@amberherbert.com