Laryssa Brooks

Palmetto Publishing • September 19, 2022

The Final Days of Doggerland by Mike Meier

I developmentally, stylistically, and copy edited this book for the author. It won the Literary Titan Gold Book Award in September 2022 and was listed as a #1 pick by the publication "Five Books" in August 2022.

Mike Meier • September 19, 2022

Collective Souls by Mike Meier

I developmentally, stylistically, and copy edited this science fiction screenplay for the author. It won the LA Sci-Fi Horror Festival Europa Silver Award 2022 and was an official selection for the RED Movie Awards 2022.

Black Moss Press • May 20, 2012

Day Moon Rising by Terry Ann Carter

I provided developmental, structural, stylistic, and copy editing; proofreading; and marketing with a team for this poetry book for the publisher Black Moss Press. It was nominated for the 2013 Acorn-Plantos Award for People's Poetry.

Sterling Lake Books • April 30, 2022

Species of One by Matt McMahon

I developmentally edited this book via a manuscript critique for the author prior to its publication. Readers have reviewed it as "one of the best books I've read"; it "kept me craving more" and "[showed me] that there are other introverts likes me. A must read!"

BHEC • April 30, 2022

The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to be Kind by Argyro Graphy

I developmentally, structurally, stylistically, and copy edited this book for the author. Readers have said it's an "Absolutely wonderful book! My daughter loves it and makes me read it to her every night, what an awesome thing to share!" and that "We loved the cute little rhyme-song at the beginning of the story. Now I know my kids will be singing that all day! They loved it."

From the Heart: A Poetic Collection • April 30, 2022

From the Heart: A Poetic Collection by Amy Hartley

I stylistically and copy edited this collection.

Amazon • September 15, 2021

Dirge of the Dead by Reed Logan Westgate

I edited this book for the author. It has been reviewed as a "genuine page turner"; "an intriguing, imaginative plot . . . with great character development and world-building. The pacing [i]s spot-on and I love the natural flow of the dialogue."

Amazon Vella • September 15, 2021

The Druid of Morrigu by Reed Logan Westgate

I edited this episodic book for the author. To readers, the characters are "a hoot, and . . . quickly becoming a favourite."

Black Moss Press • August 25, 2020

Brides in Black by Mary Ann Mulhern

I developmentally edited this poetry book via a manuscript critique for the publisher, Black Moss Press.

Airtight Alibi Productions • August 1, 2020

Amelia Darnell: Secrets of Silvercrest Village by Airtight Alibi Productions

I developmentally, structurally, stylistically, and copy edited this video game's written content for the publisher, Airtight Alibi Productions. I also created the publisher's in-house style guide and leveraged my skills to improve and organize the editing process for the project.

The Windsor ReView • May 1, 2012

The Windsor ReView (Volume 45, Issue 1)

I proofread and copy edited this issue for the publisher.

offSIDE Magazine • March 1, 2012

offSIDE Magazine (March 2012)

I wrote, edited, and proofread select work in this issue for the publisher.

offSIDE Magazine • November 1, 2011

offSIDE Magazine (November 2011)

I wrote, edited, and proofread select work in this issue for the publisher.

Greetings from the Aries Constellation • March 1, 2012

Greetings from the Aries Constellation: A Chapbook of Poetry, Short Fiction, and Other Strange Life Forms

I developmentally, stylistically, and copy edited this creative writing chapbook.