top of page
White text with dark gray outline which reads The Editing Sweetheart
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
The Editing Sweetheart's logo, which is an orange heart with a pen diagonally crossing it, all inside an open book's pages

About Your Editor

 
Hi! My name's Claudette Cruz, and I'm a genre fiction editor with 12 years of experience.

I am fluent in both English and Spanish, graduated with a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Puerto Rico, and obtained an editing certificate from the University of Chicago. I also take professional development courses yearly to keep my skills sharp, stay up to date about changes in the publishing industry, and provide the best service I can to authors and publishers looking for premium editing services.

I specialize in copyediting and proofreading genre fiction for independent authors and for several publishers, most recently Keeperton and eXtasy Books.

I handle potentially triggering themes with unbiased professionalism, and I am comfortable working with all heat levels in stories with romance-driven plots or subplots.
 
So you can see how I approach the editing process and so I can assess the scope of work needed to provide an accurate price quote that is fair to both editor and client, I offer free sample edits of 1,000 words. Once you have made the decision to hire me, I will provide a contract for both parties to sign via DocuSign.
 
I don’t use AI to go over your words, nor do I subcontract any editing project, so you can rest assured you’re getting my personal expertise when you hire me.
FAQ
491d8263-97c3-476c-9a1f-d8156a1174c3_edited.jpg

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle
A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle

How should I format my manuscript for editing?

Preferably, the document should be double-spaced, in Times New Roman font size 12. However, I can work on documents that have already been formatted.

A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle

Do you accept credit cards? How can I pay you?

I only accept payment through PayPal. PayPal accepts credit cards.

I usually ask for a 50% deposit up front, with the remaining balance to be paid upon completion of the edits. 

I can also work out payment plans depending on the client's needs.

A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle

Do you have social media?

I do! You can follow my Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/theeditingsweetheart

I post writing- and editing-related content, including resources, news, and memes; promotions; and last-minute booking opportunities when my regular clients need more time before submitting their manuscript for editing. 

A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle

Do you use AI in any capacity when editing?

I only use Perplexity for fact-checking real-life questions, such as the distance from Chicago to New York in miles, if cicadas come out of the ground during spring, etc.—things that I could google but Perplexity would better answer for me, and even provide me with reputable sources from where it gathered its information. I do NOT use it or any other AI to copyedit, critique, beta read, or proofread any material my clients have submitted to me.

 

A white marker pen inside a dark teal circle

How can I contact you?

Simply fill out the contact form on the main page, or email me at claudette@theeditingsweetheart.com for any inquiries. I strive to respond to all emails within 24 hours. If I have not replied within a day, please follow up; the email could've accidentally gone to the Spam folder.

Testimonials
The Editing Sweetheart's logo, which is an orange heart with a pen diagonally crossing it, all inside an open book's pages
bottom of page