I’m a developmental editor with a passion for bringing a well-structured story to life within the context of my client’s true voice and style. Like my clients, I’m also a writer. I know how it feels to get painful criticism: to seek professional editing and get nothing back but hazy, subjective comments that don’t result in improvement to the work. It’s my goal as your editor to provide a collegial and pleasant editorial experience that includes:

• feedback that is substantive and objective

• clear next steps for measurable improvement

• a roadmap to a stronger, more compelling story, whatever kind of story is in your heart to tell.

I’m the co-creator of the Story Path Course and a presenter at the Historical Novel Society and ProWriting Aid. I write historical LGBTQ stories, including Restraint, and, coming soon, The Footman.

As a child, Rachelle’s life goal was to assume Judge Wapner’s job on the bench of The People’s Court. It only took one pre-law class in college to convince her otherwise. Her college advisor suggested she become a Teamster but Rachelle went on to earn a handful of useless degrees and certifications in psychology, creative writing, grant writing, education, editing, and ADHD coaching.

Now, Rachelle is a developmental editor and ghostwriter with extensive experience coaching new and bestselling authors. She helps fiction and nonfiction writers structure and finish their projects. While she specializes in narrative nonfiction such as self-improvement, memoir, and hybrids of these story forms, she is also eager to assist fiction writers with complex story structures and stories intended as catalysts for social justice.

Rachelle is one of the world’s foremost experts on Story Types. She is a co-creator of the Story Path course and numerous writing masterclasses, and co-host of the Happily Ever Author Club. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The ADHD Writer: Increase Focus, Productivity, and Confidence to Finish Your Work.

Rachelle lives in Portland, Oregon, with her two teens, ten stupid yet privileged chickens, a trio of ducks, two albino catfish, three ridiculous chihuahuas, a frog named Moldy, and a handsome husband who wants to live on a farm. She loves a well-told story, reality dating shows, hand-bound books, and the convenience of city living.

You can learn more about Rachelle and her work at https://rachelleramirez.com/.