Your story deserves an editor who has written her own
Dawn Reno Langley is a Fulbright scholar, author of 30+ books, and the developmental editor who treats your manuscript with the same care she brings to her own writing.
30+
Published Books
100+
Manuscripts Edited
20+
Years Teaching
100s+
Authors Coached
What I Do
Two ways I can help your book
Whether you’re holding a finished manuscript or facing a blank page, I
meet you exactly where you are.
Editing Services
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Coaching & Guidance
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call. We’ll talk about your manuscript, and I’ll tell you exactly what it needs: editing, coaching, or both.
Meet Dawn
A writer who edits. An editor who writes.
My first article was published when I was nine years old. Since then I’ve published more than 30 books, been a Fulbright scholar, an NEH Fellow, and delivered a TEDx talk on how creatives will save the world. But what drives my practice is simpler: every writer deserves a guide who has been there.
Fulbright Scholar
PhD
MFA
TEDx Speaker
NEH Fellow
How It Works
Three steps to a stronger manuscript
STEP 01
Discovery Call
We talk about your book, your goals, and what support will make the biggest difference. Completely free, no obligation.
STEP 02
Custom Proposal
I send a tailored plan, timeline, scope, and investment, specific to your manuscript and exactly where you are.
STEP 03
We Begin
Your manuscript gets my full attention. Regular check-ins, honest feedback, and the craft of a fellow writer who cares.
What Writers Say After Working With Dawn
Five writers. Five different journeys. One thoughtful editorial partnership.
Dawn has been very helpful to me in my writing endeavors. Her suggestions and comments have helped tighten my prose and answer all necessary questions related to plot. She’s always available, whether for coffee and meetings or via text messages or phone calls. I can count on her.
Rewired Creatives was exactly what I needed to improve my manuscript dramatically. My editor, Dawn, provided me with a careful and critical reading that not only highlighted mechanical and grammatical errors, but also faulty reasoning, weak organization, and other challenges particular to my writing tendencies. She helped me transform my work into something I felt confident about submitting. I will be using Rewired Creatives again!
I considered it a blessing the morning I met Dawn. I immediately felt at ease discussing the complex issues that were presenting themselves in my writing project. Dawn is an outstanding, accomplished and impeccable writer. The real depth and uniqueness for me reveals itself in Dawn’s ability to gently and with permission coach a journey which leads the author/writer to find lost pieces of themselves. Dawn is a gift.
Dawn Reno Langley is a sincere and humble teacher/editor. She is like a personal bodyguard who stands by your side and pushes you gently to complete a task. She listens, learns and understands your personality. With me, she quickly noticed a gentle push doesn’t always work, so a swift kick sometimes does the trick! My book, when completed, will be that much more polished with the skills and the direction of my amazing editor, I’m sure.
Dawn brings clarity, care, and a writer’s understanding to the editorial process. Her thoughtful guidance creates space for the work to grow while helping the writer move forward with greater confidence.
Stories are different. The care behind the work isn't.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Quesitons
Do I need an editor or a book coach?
It depends on where you are in the process. If you’re still writing and need support along the way, coaching is the right fit. If you have a completed (or nearly completed) manuscript and want a professional evaluation, editing is the answer. Not sure? A free Discovery Call will help you figure out which one or if you need either yet.
How much do editing and coaching cost?
Literary and commercial fiction, memoir, creative nonfiction, children’s literature, poetry, essays, short stories, and business books genres Dawn has published in herself.
What genres do you work with?
Developmental editing focuses on the story itself. Line editing refines your prose at the sentence level for flow and voice. Copy editing handles grammar, punctuation, consistency, and style. Most manuscripts move through these stages in order: big picture first, technical polish last.
What happens on the Discovery Call?
It’s a free, 15-minute, no-pressure conversation about your manuscript, your goals, and what kind of support would help most. You’ll leave with honest guidance either way whether or not we end up working together.
How long does the process take?
Timelines vary by service a manuscript assessment takes 2–3 weeks, developmental editing 4–8 weeks, and line/copy editing 3–5 weeks. Coaching timelines depend on your project and pace. You’ll get specifics in your custom proposal.
Free Resource
The 10-Point Manuscript Readiness Checklist
Before you invest in editing, make sure your manuscript is ready. This checklist walks you through exactly what developmental editors look for so you can self-assess and submit with confidence.
Trusted by authors across genres and experience levels
Expert guidance from an editor who has written 30+ books herself
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