Meet me

Hi, I'm Angela

Fiction editor, mystery-lover, and a passionate story sleuth. I work with authors who want their stories to leave a mark—the kind readers carry with them, sometimes without realizing it. The kind of story that makes readers pause before turning off the light or keeps them mulling over that scene or line for days after they’ve read it. My sweet spot? Stories that burrow under the skin—where fear feels personal, mysteries pulse, and the last page doesn’t really feel like the end.

Whether we’re fine-tuning your manuscript in a Story Consultation or diving into Line Edits, my goal is always the same: to help your story land on the page the way it already lives in your head: vivid, chilling, and impossible to ignore—without the distraction of plot holes, clunky characters, or sneaky little grammar gremlins getting in the way. We’ll sharpen what’s working, clear out what’s not, and bring your vision into focus.

With professional training from the University of California–San Diego’s Copyediting Certificate program, a sharp eye for detail, and a deep respect for your creative process, I offer more than technical edits. You’ll get thoughtful support, strategic insight, and a genuine investment in your success—because your story deserves more than just the basic grammar pass. It deserves care, clarity, and someone in its corner.

Your story deserves to linger.

Let’s work together to make it as strong on the page as it is in your mind.

Client Testimonials

Thanks to Angela’s knowledge and guidance, I was able to finish my first novel, Dreaming in Olive Drab. She knows the editing business and approaches every project with passion and excitement. She also understands the author-editor relationship and respects that important partnership. In fact, her outstanding work on my manuscript has given gave me the confidence I needed to enter the publishing phase of my project! I highly recommend her services for your writing projects.

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— Virginia Swinney

Author of Dreaming in Olive Drab

Angela has a way of helping you with your writing that puts the writer first; her only mission is to allow you to create the best product possible. Her ability to see the errors your eyes have passed over is uncanny, and I continue to seek her advice on everything I write. I cannot thank her enough for helping me reach my goals. If you are in the market for a copyeditor, Angela is my recommendation for any job!

— DG Walter

Author of The Truth About Lies

Angela is a writer’s best friend. Her edits are comprehensive, clear, and effective. Her knowledge and insights are guaranteed to take your work to the next level, while her professionalism ensures the process is pain-free. I was thrilled with the work she provided on my current novel: she made it a better book. I plan to use Angela’s editing services on all my future projects!

— Barbara Nickless

Wall Street Journal and Amazon charts bestselling author

I have worked with Angela Crowder for the past three years and have benefited immensely from her expertise. She has weighed in on every one of my short stories and three of my novels. She is insightful, honest, and knowledgeable of my genre—I write amateur sleuth mysteries. Without hesitation, I would recommend her as an editor.