Staci Frenes

Staci Frenes – Editor

Versatile editor, published author with 10+ years experience including NYT bestselling authors. Memoir, spirituality/religion, romance.

Overview

"Staci is a gift to work with. She is both professional and kind, and her editorial skills are superb, adding value and clarity to the story." - Juli Boit (author, James Morgan Publishing)


"I hired Staci for an editorial assessment of my memoir-in-progress. Her thorough feedback was the exact roadmap I needed to guide my revisions!" - Marianne Richmond (author, Sourcebooks)


"Staci helped me distill the truth of my story in a way that even I could understand it more clearly!" - Ingrid Clayton, PhD (author, independent)


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I’m an editor and published author with ten years of experience and a degree in English from UC Berkeley. I love helping writers craft extraordinary stories and am especially drawn to memoirs of personal transformation and growth.


Having gone through the rigorous publishing process myself as an author, I bring invaluable experience to the various stages of editing with an eye on the end result. From an initial assessment of your early draft to a comprehensive developmental edit, I'll work closely with you to get your book in the best shape possible for publication.


My editing experience includes working collaboratively with in-house editing teams from traditional publishers (e.g. Broadleaf Books), but I especially love working directly with independent authors to craft original, moving stories that range from personal memoir to contemporary romance.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Inspirational Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Contemporary Romance
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2014 — Present
I offer a suite of services for published and independent authors, including developmental editing, copy editing, and manuscript evaluation.

Broadleaf Books

Feb, 2021 — Mar, 2023 (about 2 years)
Books edited include “Breath Prayers” by Christine Valters Paintner, "Be the Brave One" by Ann Kansfield, and "Death is a Day Worth Living" by Ana Quintana.

Portfolio

Snapshots: Everyday Lessons from a Life of Faith

Christopher, Kathy

Kathy Christopher

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Editorial Assessment
THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF BEING AVERAGE

MD, Mel Herbert,

Woop Woop Media

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Death Is a Day Worth Living

Quintana Arantes, Ana Claudia

Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Evie Interrupted

Bailey, Alison G.

Copy Editing
Don't Give Up

Lopez, Josh

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Mud Vein

Tarryn Fisher

When reclusive novelist Senna Richards wakes up on her thirty-third birthday, everything has changed. Caged behind an electrical fence, locked in a house in the middle of the snow, Senna is le... read more
Copy Editing
In the Fields

Willow Aster

Caroline has loved Isaiah for as long as she can remember…even though nothing about him is acceptable, according to her family, her town, and everyone in it. All she has ever wanted is a simpl... read more
Copy Editing

Staci has 18 reviews

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Tova M.

Tova M.

May, 2025

I wholeheartedly recommend Staci to anyone looking for an editor who brings both skill and heart to the process. Working with her on my memoir has been an absolute privilege. As a novice writer, I had cold feet about sharing the first round of my memoir, but Staci’s thoughtful and valid feedback...
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Cat H.

Cat H.

May, 2025

Wonderful to work with. Professional, helpful, kind and great communication. I could not have written my first book without Staci’s support. Highly recommend!
Brenda J.

Brenda J.

May, 2025

Staci’s edits, comments, guidance, and feedback were exactly what I was looking for. I felt she really cared about my story and my voice, and helped bring into sharper focus, the core message I wanted to convey. She was kind, yet honest about the things that worked and the parts that needed more ...
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Cat H.

Cat H.

Apr, 2025

Working with Staci on my book was transformative. She understood the voice, heart, and humor behind my story and treated it with both respect and honesty. She wasn't afraid to challenge me, but did so with kindness and clarity. She helped me untangle messy sections, strengthen structure, and m...
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James H.

James H.

Apr, 2025

Stacy provided an excellent, detailed review of my work to date. She was highly supportive of the work and made some specific recommendation on how to make it interesting to a wider audience. Even though I have decided not to implement all her suggestions, the feedback was highly valuable.

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