About Us

Editorial Standards

We refine structure and grammar while amplifying each author’s distinct tone.

A True Collaboration

Your vision stays front and center. We advise, shape, and advocate from draft to launch.

Publishing Guidance

Indie, self, hybrid, or traditional—we provide education and strategy so you can navigate your publishing journey.

Human-Led, Rule-Bending Craft

Smart tools streamline workflow, while editorial judgment remains 100% human.

Storytelling for Everyone

We foster language that respects every culture, identity, and lived experience.

Our Story

I​ founded Midnight Editors in 2009 because I wanted to offer a much-needed service for authors: strong, voice-first editing and publishing strategy built on transparency and real support.

What makes my approach different is that I don’t only live in the editing chair. My background includes 20+ years as an award-winning journalist, book editor, and 12+ years working within She Writes Press and SparkPress—two award-winning hybrid publishers—as associate publisher, project manager, and in operations.

Most authors finish their manuscript and immediately hit two walls: “I don’t know what kind of editing I need” and “I have no idea how to publish this.”

I built Midnight Editors as a one-stop shop for authors, to meet you wherever you’re at on your publishing journey.

I’ve shepherded hundreds of books to publication—fiction, memoir, self-help, YA, creative nonfiction—see some of them here!

Hi, I’m Lauren! And welcome to Midnight Editors.

As an advocate for authors, I’ve:

My background includes 20+ years in journalism and book publishing, including two years as Editorial Director at SheReads.com, with bylines in VICE, LA Weekly, and Phoenix Magazine. I’ve interviewed and collaborated with cultural icons like Emily Henry, Nicholas Sparks, Dolly Parton, and Alice Cooper; I love and understand storytelling as both craft and culture.

When I’m not buried in a manuscript or building a publishing strategy, you can find me traveling, reading, enjoying live music, bourbon-tasting, or pretending I’m Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen. I live in Arizona with my family and a steady cast of desert critters.

Let’s Find Your Next Step.

Book a FREE Author Breakthrough Call. You’ll leave with your questions answered and a game plan in hand.

Are We The Right Partner for You?

You’re in the right place if…

  • You’ve done your research and have realistic expectations
  • You want your book to be on par with traditional standards
  • You’re open to honest feedback and willing to do the work to get there
  • You want someone who understands both the craft and the industry—and will tell you the truth

We’re not the right fit if…

  • You need the lowest-cost service or an overnight turnaround
  • You believe a book’s value is only merited by a traditional publishing deal
  • You’ve used AI to write large sections of your book. Trust us; we can tell

Don’t worry…we’ll always point you toward the right resources first!

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In The Media

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Writer’s Digest

Midnight Editors helps indie authors refine their manuscripts while preserving their unique voice, providing expert editing, publishing guidance, and strategic support to help them publish with confidence.

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Ready to Elevate Your Voice?

Every author who works with Midnight Editors leaves with more than a better manuscript. They leave with a real understanding of the industry they’re stepping into—and the confidence to navigate it long after our work together ends.