DAVID COLERomance & Romantasy Editor
Professional Fiction Editor

Every Great Romance Deserves to Be Unforgettable.

I help romance authors turn promising manuscripts into captivating stories readers can't put down.

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Romantasy•Dark Romance•Cozy Fantasy•Contemporary Romance

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David Cole — Romance & Romantasy Editor

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About

Meet Your Editor

Where storytelling meets thoughtful editing.

Hi, I'm David Cole, a fiction editor who reads and edits romance for a living. I know what makes readers screenshot a line and text it to a friend, and what makes them put the book down at chapter 12.

I work with indie and aspiring authors on Romantasy, Dark Romance, Cozy Fantasy, and Contemporary Romance, giving clear developmental feedback on pacing, tension, character chemistry, and tropes, plus line edits that sharpen your voice.

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Services

How I Can Help Your Story

Thoughtful editing for stories that deserve to be remembered.

Developmental Editing

Big-picture feedback to strengthen your story's structure, pacing, character arcs, romantic tension, and emotional impact.

Line Editing

Thoughtful sentence-level editing that sharpens your prose, improves flow, and preserves your unique storytelling voice.

Romance & Romantasy Editing

Genre-aware feedback on romantic chemistry, emotional stakes, worldbuilding, tropes, and the moments that keep readers turning pages.

Manuscript Review

An editorial assessment of your manuscript with clear, actionable feedback on its strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Specialisms

Genres I Edit

Four corners of romance I know intimately.

Romantasy

Romantasy

Where epic fantasy meets unforgettable romance.

Dark Romance

Dark Romance

Complex characters, intense emotions, and darker romantic journeys.

Cozy Fantasy

Cozy Fantasy

Heartwarming adventures, charming worlds, and meaningful connections.

Contemporary Romance

Contemporary Romance

Modern love stories filled with chemistry, emotional depth, and relatable characters.

Portfolio

Selected Editorial Work

A closer look at the stories I've helped shape.

These are editable sample cards, not real client projects. Replace them with your own work when you're ready.

My Approach

Your Story, Refined.

A calm, four-step way of working together.

  1. 01

    Understand

    I take the time to understand your story, goals, characters, and creative vision.

  2. 02

    Analyze

    I examine pacing, tension, character development, emotional impact, and genre expectations.

  3. 03

    Edit

    I provide thoughtful, constructive feedback and line edits while respecting your unique voice.

  4. 04

    Refine

    I help you identify practical ways to strengthen your manuscript and bring your vision closer to life.

Why Me

Why Work With Me?

What you can expect from every edit.

Genre Awareness

I understand the conventions and reader expectations of romance and romantasy.

Reader-Focused Feedback

I pay attention to the emotional moments and storytelling choices that keep readers engaged.

Clear Communication

You'll receive constructive feedback that explains what works and where your story could improve.

Respect for Your Voice

My goal is to strengthen your writing without taking away what makes your story yours.

Get In Touch

Ready to Make Your Story Unforgettable?

Whether you're polishing your first manuscript or preparing your next release, let's talk about how I can help.

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New to working with an editor? Ask me about starting with a sample.

Prefer email?blakeco.editorial@gmail.com

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