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I offer developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. My encouragement reviews focus on helping authors understand their existing strengths. I also provide mental health sensitivity reading and ghostwriting services. 

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I have a BA in English with a Writing Concentration from the University of South Carolina fourteen years of publishing industry experience dating back to 2008. I started going to writing conventions when I was in high school. After my internship with Penguin Random House in 2012, I began editing for authors on a freelance basis. As I expanded my professional interests, books remained an inextricable part of my career. I specialize in YA fantasy, paranormal romance, and comics.

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I don't provide ebook formatting at this time, but check back in the future! 

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Conferences, Workshops, & Conventions

A photo of Courtney Diles, offering writing and editing services to authors and businesses. Editing services specialize in paranormal romance. Make your content shine.
  • Southeastern Writer's Association Conference 2008–2013 (St. Simon's Island, GA—I got married here!)

  • South Carolina Writer's Workshop Conference 2008–2015

  • GenCon 2017, 2018, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN)

  • BookExpo America 2012 (NYC

  • Basics of Self-Publishing Writing Workshop with Robert Kent 2016 (Indianapolis, IN)

  • MadCap Writing Cross-Culturally Retreat 2018 (Nashville, TN)

  • Elements of Grantwriting with Clarence Bolden 2019 (Indianapolis, IN)

  • Imaginarium Convention 2018, 2019, and 2020 (Lousiville, KY)

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  • Southeastern Writer's Association

  • South Carolina Writer's Workshop Rock Hill Critique Group 2009

  • South Carolina Writer's Workshop Columbia II Critique Group 2009-2013

  • South Carolina Writer's Workshop Board 2013-2015

  • NaNoWriMo Bloomington!
  • Louisville Writer's Meetup 2017-2022
  • Society of Children's Book Writer's and Editors 2010–2016

Critique Groups & Other Writerly Affiliations

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