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YOUR VISION,

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YOUR EDITOR & CHEER QUEEN

I'm Raquel A. Gil, Chief Editor

I specialize in developmental and line edits

SILVERPRESS comes from my initials (A.G.) and my love for helping authors shine and polish their works. With my BA in Language and Literature and 10 years of experience in publishing, I've helped many clients explore depth and meaning to their work. Actively training under the Editorial Freelancers Association, working on my MA in Creative Writing, and actively honing my craft as professional editor and cheerleader for authorpreneurs, I continue to offer substantially more affordable and accessible rates to help authors feel proud and confident of the works they put out in the world.

STRICTLY HUMAN HANDS ONLY. NO A.I. IS USED IN ANY OF MY EDITS.

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WHAT I'D LOVE TO EDIT

Young Adult / New Adult / Adult

all spice levels 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

***no triggers except cheating/infidelity between romance leads

Fantasy (all types; cozy to epic) - give me everything AND LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, isekai/transmigration/reincarnation, anime-inspired. The Beginning After the End, Solo Leveling, Lord of Mysteries. I also love a good Campfire Cooking in Another World — cozy attack on concepts and tropes!
Sci-fi (soft or grounded) - mainly for the filthy 6ft+ tall aliens. Think Ruby Dixon. Yes, that.
Romance blended with ALL categories: rom-coms, contemporary romances, gothic, horror, romantasy, romantic fantasy, etc. I devour everything.
Contemporary
Stories featuring strong girls, delicate girls, angry girls. Girls in different facets and stages of their girlhood. Bonus if they have a knife or something sharp.
Give me your kinkiest omegaverse, guideverse, hot monsters you want to run FROM and TO.
Give me fat books that explore continents, generations, and multiple kingdoms. I love BIG projects that are ambitious, imaginative, sexy, and cliché!

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PRAISES FOR RAQUEL

M.F Sainz-Miranda, NL

Developmental Edits for PAPER-SOFT

Working with Ms. Raquel feels like finding exactly where I’m meant to be to learn more about this craft. She is a wonderful person and an incredibly comprehensive editor who constantly goes above and beyond her scope of work. I am so grateful for her guidance, and I'm already looking forward to working with her again — assuming I survive the writing of another story!

YOUR EDITOR & HYPE KING

I'm Sebbie Leaño

I specialize in lgbtq+ and literary fiction

I enjoy analyzing what makes a story tick—from plot details and character quirks all the way to how a word or punctuation choice can transform a sentence. I've been freelancing as a ghostwriter and have worked as a writing coach for students and young writers since 2017. I have a BA in Literature (English), and I'm currently finishing my MA in Creative Writing. Raqi invited me to transition into the editing world to provide affordable and accessible support for marginalized and indie writers. It took some convincing, but now I'm here, working on my certifications and building my portfolio alongside her.

NO A.I. WILL BE USED IN ANY OF MY EDITS. HUMAN HANDS, SWEAT, AND TEARS ONLY, BABY.

rates and packages

WHAT I'D LOVE TO EDIT

Young Adult / New Adult / Adult

all spice levels (no triggers)🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

LGBTQ+ Fiction (ALL the letters of the alphabet, but especially WLW)
Literary Fiction
Romance (blended with ALL categories: rom-coms, contemporary, historical, sapphic, gothic, psychological, etc.)
Also welcome: omegaverse (bonus points if it’s queer and has atypical dynamics: AA, OO, etc.), aliens and monsterf*ckers, size difference.
Speculative Fiction (retellings and re-imaginings, soft sci-fi, cozy/low fantasy, historical fantasy, supernatural, etc.)
Interactive Fiction and any other scripts for story-driven games (storytelling and writing only, no coding for now).

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PRAISES FOR SEBBIE

G.T. Dípè

Line + Copy for GUARDED GOALIE

It was wonderful working with Sebbie! Their edits and comments are exactly what I needed and I could just see the way my manuscript was shining when they sent it back. I’m locked in with them fr.

Doing this little thing for AAPI month!

✨Payment plans available.
✨Strictly no gen-AI.
✨FREE sample edits
✨Open-door policy; communicative and transparent.

Calendar is open for August through December with limited availabilities.

Make sure to send your queries to "Raquel"!

I started offering editing services to lower the barriers in indie and self-pub spaces for members of my community, and I'd love to be trusted with more manuscripts and help bring them out into the world!

Ashleigh will soon be releasing this wonderful book, and we're so glad to have been part of her journey!

Silverpress has a new catchline — you could also take it as a pledge and what we aim to accomplish when we take on your manuscript. ❤️

To my clients,

I have just received word that my lolo (grandfather) has passed away.

Currently, I'm on track to finish all my projects on time and will strive to meet my deadlines as promised, but I would have to ask for grace in case of delays. This may also affect my upcoming intake of manuscript for the month of May.

I will be in contact separately, by email for formal notice, with each affected client whose manuscript I have on hand.

Thank you so much for your love and understanding.

When the reader says "this book needs editing!" they're often not referring to plot but rather ✨ prose ✨.

The Indiessential Package is a line+copy and proofreading combo for authors who just wish for a partner toward the tail-end of their book pub journey! This package aims to help improve the book at the line-level — looking at flow, rhythm, meaning, structure, and grammar.

Did your non-Hydra character clap two heads? Well, we'll catch that before it stumps the reader.

Check out more info and inquire today! Link in bio. ❤️

@oliviabeltranauthor coming into my inbox with the pick-me-up I needed this week! 🥺 Thank you so much for trusting me with the opening chapters of These Fractured Bonds!

Jennifer asked us to step in for proofreading just a few weeks before the publication of PHOENIX RISING following an editing emergency, and we're happy to have been of help!

Huge thanks to Jennifer for trusting us with this book!

For authors looking for substantive edits and support for their novels, we have a package that's very affordably priced!

✔️ 1 pass developmental edits
✔️ 1 pass line + copy

Over the word count? We only bill USD75 per additional 10k words!

If you are looking for accessibly priced edits, then we have something that might fit your budget!

✨ NO AI
✨ Staggered and milestone payments available

Visit our website to leadn more and inquire!

Our calendars are open for all stages of edits! Inquiries are welcome!

✨ FREE sample edits
✨ No AI
✨ Supportive, transparent, and affordable

Early this year, we helped Stephine whip her novel into shape in time for publication!

✨ Line + Copy Edits by Raquel
✨ Proofreading by Sebbie

Making a difference, one step at a time!

We don't use gen-AI in any of our edits, and we won't work with AI-generated books either.

This has grown controversial as of late, but this is something we cannot compromise on.

I had so much fun with this manuscript and am delighted that my feedback helped!

Surprisingly, this package is the most popular, especially for authors starting on a budget and would like everything done smoothly!

More info on our website for testimonials and the onboarding process!

Booking for the last quarter of the year!

#developmentaledits #lineediting #copyediting #proofreading #fiction

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Will be doing a 2025 wrap up of books and clients served.

It has been my most fruitful one so far. And we're so honored to have been trusted by many clients to help their books shine.

For now, check out the holiday book haul! And we hope everyone a safe and cozy holiday, to all those who celebrate!

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