Digging deep into the heart of writing to elevate our authors' stories.

We believe in gardener-minded editing.

We want to be gardeners to our authors, not florists. A florist does beautiful work; she clips and arranges your flowers into a bouquet that will look stunning on your table. But then it wilts, and you’ll have to go back to the florist for a new bouquet. A gardener plants, nourishes, and prunes their flora so they come back season after season.

At Rooted in Writing, we don’t want to just polish what you give us—we want to equip you to be a stronger writer, more profitable author, and a lasting member of the writing community.

Rooted in Writing works alongside our authors to deliver engaging, absorptive novels readers won’t want to put down.

I know I never could have gotten this far without Amber. When I first came to Rooted in Writing, I had no idea how the process would go, only the knowledge that an editor was needed for a good book to be written.

Amber was very patient with me through the process, and I honestly don’t think I could have made it through my first book without her. She gave amazing insight and helped me trim the fat off my book. She taught me so much about writing that will help me in future books. Thank you, Amber, for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for making my dream a reality!

Alexandra Johnson

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The writing itself is very important to me, and I wanted an editor who could bring my prose to the next level. When I first got in contact with Rooted in Writing, I was blown away by their sample edit. I knew immediately that this was who I wanted to work with, and I was not disappointed.

No matter where you are in your author journey, Rooted in Writing can help you cut away the fat and tighten your manuscript while keeping your author and character voices alive and humming. I very strongly recommend their services to anyone who wants a high-quality edit, and I promise that you will learn something along the way no matter where you are in your author journey.

Shermon Kodi

Heart of the Valley

As a first time writer, Amber has been a great help to me. Not only did she deliver a thorough edit, Amber also helped me understand it. She’s walked me through not only the editing phase but also helped me understand other aspects of the writing and publishing process. I couldn’t be happier with the service I’ve received from Rooted in Writing.

Lawrence N. Oliver

The Last Marine

Although a manuscript evaluation is all I requested, I received so much more. I used the evaluation to shape my final novel that I am proud to say is in the process of being published. Amber pointed out the major flaws in my manuscript while at the same time giving words of encouragement. As any first-time author well knows, encouraging words are invaluable. I will recommend Amber Helt and Rooted in Writing to anyone seeking editorial services. Thanks for reading, and like Amber says… Happy Writing!

James Stevens

Fern Majestic and the Fall of a Dragon

Sending your writing to an editor is always nerve-racking, but Rooted in Writing made it painless. Their suggestions were thoughtful without being harsh, they picked up consistency errors no one else noticed, and they guided me in the right direction for future manuscripts. It was wonderful to work with someone who could fix the issues, yet leave my voice intact. I’ll definitely use Rooted in Writing for copyediting projects in the future!

Anne Wheeler

Asrian Skies

I know I never could have gotten this far without Amber. When I first came to Rooted in Writing, I had no idea how the process would go, only the knowledge that an editor was needed for a good book to be written.

Amber was very patient with me through the process, and I honestly don’t think I could have made it through my first book without her. She gave amazing insight and helped me trim the fat off my book. She taught me so much about writing that will help me in future books. Thank you, Amber, for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for making my dream a reality!

Alexandra Johnson

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Although a manuscript evaluation is all I requested, I received so much more. I used the evaluation to shape my final novel that I am proud to say is in the process of being published. Amber pointed out the major flaws in my manuscript while at the same time giving words of encouragement. As any first-time author well knows, encouraging words are invaluable. I will recommend Amber Helt and Rooted in Writing to anyone seeking editorial services. Thanks for reading, and like Amber says… Happy Writing!

James Stevens

Fern Majestic and the Fall of a Dragon

We fall in love with the "What ifs"

The biggest thing that draws me to fantasy and speculative fiction is the opportunity we have through the pages to explore all the "What ifs" this world can't hold: What if there was magic? What if humanity's corruptibility affected the soul of nature itself? What if we had the technology to go to that speck in the sky?

I love that speculative fiction allows us to take abstract fears, desires, and virtues, transform them into external forces, and then put them under a microscope to blow them up to epic proportions through world-building and larger-than-life heroes and villains. I would argue that there is far more truth seen in the fantastical than the mundane, and I love serving authors who believe the same.

Whether you're a beginner novelist with a love for storytelling or a seasoned author working on a new project, I'm prepared to get your manuscript ready for whatever lies ahead! While my team specializes in science fiction and fantasy, we have experience working with a wide range of genres for fiction, nonfiction, and corporate markets.

— Amber Helt, owner and founder of Rooted in Writing