Lauren Dooley is an experienced developmental editor, copy editor and proofreader, with 5 years of experience. She mostly focuses on fantasy, sci-fi, horror and crime thrillers, serving indie authors. She holds an MA in Publishing.
Science Fiction & Fantasy · Mystery & Thriller
English
Available in 1-2 months
A selection of titles Lauren has helped bring to life.

Bound to Burn (The Cursed Grimoire Book 1)
By S.E. Berkeley · Second Sky

Ember and Steel: Breitho Chronicles Book One
By Donna Morgan · Godrevy Publishing

Throne of the Wolf Queen (The Star-Crossed Gods Book 2)
By Sarah Gallego · Second Sky

Life After Me
By Ella Cook · ChocLit
November 2021 – June 2024
'- Commissioned new SFFH titles
- Developmental editing, copy-editing, and proofreading support.
June 2024 – August 2025
'- Working across commercial fiction genres, including crime, romance, sagas, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, thrillers, and more.
- Structurally editing new manuscripts, along with copyediting and proofreading.
August 2022 – Present
'- Editor for over 70+ manuscripts, including SFFH, crime, thrillers, cozy mysteries, and romance.
- Providing developmental, copyediting, and proofreading support.
CIEP Copyediting 1
MA in Publishing, Roehampton University, UK
BA English, Maynooth University, Ireland
Verified reviews from clients they have worked with
Lauren has done an amazing job on the copyedits for my debut novel. They were professional and very enthusiastic about the brief. I was reassured and kept up to date along the way, and the result is absolutely spot on. I will definately come back to Lauren for the follow up book!
Lauren was an absolute delight to work with on my project. Her notes were thorough and professional and pushed the story in the right direction. I highly recommend her editing services, and I will be reaching out to her again on my next novel.
Thank you for the fabulous job you did editing The Quiet Resurrection of Sister Evelida Livingston. I know it’s a beast of a book, and I’m so grateful for the sharp eye you brought to it. I truly appreciate everything you put into strengthening the manuscript.
Lauren is a truly brilliant editor . . . insightful, kind, and happy (and competent) to tackle more sensitive topics. They work with good humour, and are second to none in the support they provide authors, including working flexibly to best support writers with additional needs to be able to produce their best work. A truly vital, but not often considered, skill in this modern world.
I only have good words about Lauren! She's an absolute joy to work with. Any question I had was addressed and resolved. The developmental plan and in-text comments have helped me plan out what I need to do next. Lauren was incredibly descriptive with all her notes and comments. She not only pointed out any plot holes, character flaws, structure and worldbuilding, but also brought attention to everything she loved. If I had questions, I was able to message for clarification which is something that was really beneficial. I really look forward to working with her again very soon! :)
Lauren Dooley offers the following services: Developmental Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading.
Lauren specializes in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller.
Lauren is currently accepting new clients.
Visit Lauren's website at https://www.laurendooleyediting.com/ to enquire about working together. Most professionals respond within a few business days.
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