Sun & Spines Editorial LLC

Andie Smith is here to help make your story SHINE.

Success Stories: Meet Our Rays of Light

We are excited to highlight our Rays of Light: authors who have obtained representation and/or a publishing deal since working with Sun & Spines Editorial. We can’t wait to feature you next!

Demi Michelle Schwartz

Jake Shuford

M.J. Hastings

S.R. Ruiz

Kristen Argyres

Stephanie Binx

Rosie J. Potter

Olivia Riesling

Amarie Wheeler

Jane Granville

Christine Letizia

Maggie Eckersley

Darelle Cowley

Andie’s Services

  • Query Packages

    Let Andie help edit your query letter and synopsis, looking for ways to strengthen your delivery at the grammatical and content level. Andie will look for ways to streamline, better draw out the strengths of your story, and create a concise, improved package for you to submit to agents.

    Rate: $145* (5 day delivery)

    *Add a query package to any developmental edit and save 20%!

  • Developmental Edits

    Andie will complete a full developmental edit on your manuscript, looking for improvements in plot, structure, pacing, character development, etc. A full edit letter and in-line comments will be provided. No line editing. A second pass can be added (Re-Read Fee) to acknowledge changes and additional concerns.

    Rate: $0.007 per word (delivery time varies per project)

    Re-Read Fee: $0.006 per word

  • Pitch Critiques

    Andie will help you brainstorm and craft your manuscript’s pitch on a live call or revise and provide editorial insight on up to 3 written pitches. These pitches are shorter than the query letter and are typically used in online pitch events.

    Pitch Call: $75 (30 minutes, 1 pitch)

    Pitch Package: $45 (3 written pitches)

  • Proofreading

    Andie will scan through your manuscript for line editing only, looking at major grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and spelling errors. No developmental edits will be provided.

    Rate: $0.005 per word

  • "Andie has an amazing attention to detail. She immerses herself in the books she reads in order to strengthen the plot and understand the characters. I’ll always trust her with my manuscripts!"

    Isabelle Martinsen, YA Thriller & Fantasy

  • "Andie’s notes lit a fire in me to do another round of edits and make this story shine as bright as possible. From developmental suggestions to line edits, she left such thoughtful comments, making it clear she truly took the time with my story. Andie’s edits really opened my eyes to such tiny details in my writing. I had the best experience working with [her] and can’t recommend Sun & Spines Editorial enough to authors preparing to query."

    Demi Schwartz, YA Fantasy

    Sun & Spines Success Story: Demi signed with a literary agent after working with Andie for editing services.

  • "I am so grateful for the work Andie did editing my novel manuscript. It had already been through three rounds of edits, and she still managed to find mistakes and areas in need of clarification or improvement. She was thorough and efficient, all while being extremely encouraging and kind. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to others."

    Caroline Klapper, YA Dystopian

  • "[I] got Sun & Spines services, and the edit came in yesterday. Thank you, Andie, for the timely response, down-to-word edit, thorough analysis, and straightforward prescriptions! Your passion for my story is making me cry!"

    Huang Chen, MG Adventure

  • "I had Andie beta read my recent manuscript, and man, did she deliver! I’ve used a bunch of other beta reading services in the past, ranging from friends and family to Fiverr, and I will, without a doubt, never be using those routes again. Andie is by far the best beta reader I’ve ever had, and I will be a returning customer. What she does best is quite simple; she tells you exactly what your story needs to really shine. My main goal is to be acquired by an agent, and by having an agent’s eye look over my work, I feel more confident than ever querying my story. Andie is the best, and I highly recommend all aspiring authors to check out her page. So, if you’re currently staring at this review, wondering, Should I go with Andie? Let me help you out, the answer is yes."

    Jake Shuford, YA Fantasy Horror

    Sun & Spines Success Story: Jake signed with a literary agent after working with Andie for editing services.

  • "I have had the absolute pleasure working with Sun and Spines! Andie has helped me edit my upcoming book. Super impressed with her professional experience as she was [so] quick to send the edits. Also, all her suggestions and revisions make sense. Highly recommended!"

    Sara Naveed, Adult Romance

  • "Getting beta feedback, applying it, and watching your work improve before your very eyes [is amazing]. Thank you to Andie at Sun and Spines! I’m only halfway through the first chapter [edits] and already overjoyed with where things are headed."

    Olivia Riesling, Adult Fantasy

  • "I'm so glad I reached out to Andie for her beta reading services. She did a phenomenal job presenting concise, actionable feedback for me to use to strengthen not just the opening pages she read, but my whole manuscript."

    Stephanie Bruneau, Adult Fantasy

  • "Andie was so lovely to work with!! She was kind, responsive, timely, and I can tell she gives so much care and attention to her clients’ work. She gave me great, actionable feedback that improved my book immensely. I definitely recommend letting Andie help make your story shine!"

    Amanda Kussin, YA Fantasy

Let Andie help you make your story SHINE.

Thanks for your interest! To inquire about availability and to book services, please use the form below. Once submitted, please allow 48 hours to receive a response. Andie will reach out via email for project approval, payment submission, and document uploads. For any questions, please email sunandspines@gmail.com. Find us on Google for more reviews!

Please know all manuscripts are deleted after edits are delivered and written communication will be provided throughout the project duration for assurance and protection of your work. Following AALA guidelines, Andie's services are offered as a freelance editor and your work may not be submitted to Andie for representation.