Lacey Braziel | Fiction Editor and Writer
@onthepagewithlacey.bsky.social
🌙 Fiction editor specializing in novels and shorts in contemporary, historical, fantasy, and children's chapter books.
🌙 Contact link⬇️
https://www.laceybedits.com/contact
🌙 Contact link⬇️
https://www.laceybedits.com/contact
Editing while under those Friday night lights...
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Editing while under those Friday night lights...
You don’t need a red pen. You need someone who’s curious about your story.
As a fiction editor, I don’t just cut words. I ask questions. The kind that spark depth, clarity, and emotion.
Not “Fix this,” but...
As a fiction editor, I don’t just cut words. I ask questions. The kind that spark depth, clarity, and emotion.
Not “Fix this,” but...
October 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
You don’t need a red pen. You need someone who’s curious about your story.
As a fiction editor, I don’t just cut words. I ask questions. The kind that spark depth, clarity, and emotion.
Not “Fix this,” but...
As a fiction editor, I don’t just cut words. I ask questions. The kind that spark depth, clarity, and emotion.
Not “Fix this,” but...
Today feels like the perfect time to pause and appreciate the sheer talent and courage of the fiction authors I get to work with every day. There is nothing more inspiring than reading the manuscripts you send me where you've poured your entire soul into the story.
October 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today feels like the perfect time to pause and appreciate the sheer talent and courage of the fiction authors I get to work with every day. There is nothing more inspiring than reading the manuscripts you send me where you've poured your entire soul into the story.
Happy release day, Rachel! I missed it by a day, but I hope you forgive me.
🎄 second chance
🎄 small town
🎄 spicy hallmark
🎄 professional santa
🎄 and his elf
🎄 "its just physical"
🎄 caretaking
🎄 Christmas romance
Make You Mine This Christmas is part of the Holly Ridge series by Rachel Holm.
🎄 second chance
🎄 small town
🎄 spicy hallmark
🎄 professional santa
🎄 and his elf
🎄 "its just physical"
🎄 caretaking
🎄 Christmas romance
Make You Mine This Christmas is part of the Holly Ridge series by Rachel Holm.
October 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Happy release day, Rachel! I missed it by a day, but I hope you forgive me.
🎄 second chance
🎄 small town
🎄 spicy hallmark
🎄 professional santa
🎄 and his elf
🎄 "its just physical"
🎄 caretaking
🎄 Christmas romance
Make You Mine This Christmas is part of the Holly Ridge series by Rachel Holm.
🎄 second chance
🎄 small town
🎄 spicy hallmark
🎄 professional santa
🎄 and his elf
🎄 "its just physical"
🎄 caretaking
🎄 Christmas romance
Make You Mine This Christmas is part of the Holly Ridge series by Rachel Holm.
Have you ever had that sinking feeling that a scene or maybe your entire manuscript isn’t quite working?
You can’t explain it, but something feels off. 🦋 1/7
You can’t explain it, but something feels off. 🦋 1/7
September 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Have you ever had that sinking feeling that a scene or maybe your entire manuscript isn’t quite working?
You can’t explain it, but something feels off. 🦋 1/7
You can’t explain it, but something feels off. 🦋 1/7
Behind every unforgettable story is one powerful question.
Not just what happens but why it matters. A strong story question sits at the heart of your narrative. It’s a yes-or-no query that carries both emotional weight and plot momentum, shaping how the story unfolds and how the reader connects.
Not just what happens but why it matters. A strong story question sits at the heart of your narrative. It’s a yes-or-no query that carries both emotional weight and plot momentum, shaping how the story unfolds and how the reader connects.
September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Behind every unforgettable story is one powerful question.
Not just what happens but why it matters. A strong story question sits at the heart of your narrative. It’s a yes-or-no query that carries both emotional weight and plot momentum, shaping how the story unfolds and how the reader connects.
Not just what happens but why it matters. A strong story question sits at the heart of your narrative. It’s a yes-or-no query that carries both emotional weight and plot momentum, shaping how the story unfolds and how the reader connects.
Unfortunately, I do love...
September 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Unfortunately, I do love...
Ever feel like you're supposed to write what’s trending?
A new fantasy subgenre takes off, a niche romance goes viral, and suddenly you’re thinking, "maybe that’s what I should be writing."
⠀
As a fiction editor, I see it all the time—writers trying to force their voice to fit a mold. 🦋 1/4
A new fantasy subgenre takes off, a niche romance goes viral, and suddenly you’re thinking, "maybe that’s what I should be writing."
⠀
As a fiction editor, I see it all the time—writers trying to force their voice to fit a mold. 🦋 1/4
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Ever feel like you're supposed to write what’s trending?
A new fantasy subgenre takes off, a niche romance goes viral, and suddenly you’re thinking, "maybe that’s what I should be writing."
⠀
As a fiction editor, I see it all the time—writers trying to force their voice to fit a mold. 🦋 1/4
A new fantasy subgenre takes off, a niche romance goes viral, and suddenly you’re thinking, "maybe that’s what I should be writing."
⠀
As a fiction editor, I see it all the time—writers trying to force their voice to fit a mold. 🦋 1/4
Finally succumbed to Covid-19, and I think you all need to know that my applesauce tastes like Scotch tape (you know how it smells).
September 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Finally succumbed to Covid-19, and I think you all need to know that my applesauce tastes like Scotch tape (you know how it smells).
That first page isn’t just a beginning. it’s a handshake.
As an editor, it’s one of the first places I look to see how a story carries its weight. And more often than not, the most memorable openings don’t try to explain everything…
🦋 1/4
As an editor, it’s one of the first places I look to see how a story carries its weight. And more often than not, the most memorable openings don’t try to explain everything…
🦋 1/4
August 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
That first page isn’t just a beginning. it’s a handshake.
As an editor, it’s one of the first places I look to see how a story carries its weight. And more often than not, the most memorable openings don’t try to explain everything…
🦋 1/4
As an editor, it’s one of the first places I look to see how a story carries its weight. And more often than not, the most memorable openings don’t try to explain everything…
🦋 1/4
If you’ve ever been told your story feels slow, your first instinct might be to tighten up your sentences or trim the word count. But here’s the truth: sometimes, what feels like a pacing issue is actually a lack of emotional momentum. 🦋 1/5
August 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you’ve ever been told your story feels slow, your first instinct might be to tighten up your sentences or trim the word count. But here’s the truth: sometimes, what feels like a pacing issue is actually a lack of emotional momentum. 🦋 1/5
If you are an author and are looking for an editor, I just had someone cancel and have a rare opening in September. Get in touch for a free sample edit and quote! #editorclassifieds
August 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
If you are an author and are looking for an editor, I just had someone cancel and have a rare opening in September. Get in touch for a free sample edit and quote! #editorclassifieds
Editing isn’t just technical—it’s emotional.
You’ve poured your heart into this story. Then the edits come back, and suddenly it’s covered in comments, suggestions, and questions. And even when they’re kind and constructive… it stings.
Revising a scene you love—but that doesn’t quite work—is hard.
You’ve poured your heart into this story. Then the edits come back, and suddenly it’s covered in comments, suggestions, and questions. And even when they’re kind and constructive… it stings.
Revising a scene you love—but that doesn’t quite work—is hard.
July 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Editing isn’t just technical—it’s emotional.
You’ve poured your heart into this story. Then the edits come back, and suddenly it’s covered in comments, suggestions, and questions. And even when they’re kind and constructive… it stings.
Revising a scene you love—but that doesn’t quite work—is hard.
You’ve poured your heart into this story. Then the edits come back, and suddenly it’s covered in comments, suggestions, and questions. And even when they’re kind and constructive… it stings.
Revising a scene you love—but that doesn’t quite work—is hard.
Finishing your draft is a huge milestone, but it’s not the end of the road.
It’s the beginning of the transformation.
Here’s a peek at what that journey looks like when we work together:
It’s the beginning of the transformation.
Here’s a peek at what that journey looks like when we work together:
July 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Finishing your draft is a huge milestone, but it’s not the end of the road.
It’s the beginning of the transformation.
Here’s a peek at what that journey looks like when we work together:
It’s the beginning of the transformation.
Here’s a peek at what that journey looks like when we work together:
Upcoming availability for the rest of 2025.
I am currently accepting children's, MG, and adult—contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal—manuscripts.
Reach out via my contact form.
I am currently accepting children's, MG, and adult—contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal—manuscripts.
Reach out via my contact form.
July 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Upcoming availability for the rest of 2025.
I am currently accepting children's, MG, and adult—contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal—manuscripts.
Reach out via my contact form.
I am currently accepting children's, MG, and adult—contemporary, historical, fantasy, and paranormal—manuscripts.
Reach out via my contact form.
Even after years of editing, I still get a little nervous before returning edits to a client.
Sometimes it’s because the edit was especially challenging.
Other times, it’s because I don’t know the author well enough yet to guess how the notes will land.
But at the heart of it?
It’s because I care.
Sometimes it’s because the edit was especially challenging.
Other times, it’s because I don’t know the author well enough yet to guess how the notes will land.
But at the heart of it?
It’s because I care.
June 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Even after years of editing, I still get a little nervous before returning edits to a client.
Sometimes it’s because the edit was especially challenging.
Other times, it’s because I don’t know the author well enough yet to guess how the notes will land.
But at the heart of it?
It’s because I care.
Sometimes it’s because the edit was especially challenging.
Other times, it’s because I don’t know the author well enough yet to guess how the notes will land.
But at the heart of it?
It’s because I care.
You know that moment when something in a story just feels off, but you can’t quite pinpoint why?
That’s usually when I pull out the book map.
Mine is a glorified spreadsheet based on the one I got through the Editorial Arts Academy. 1/3
That’s usually when I pull out the book map.
Mine is a glorified spreadsheet based on the one I got through the Editorial Arts Academy. 1/3
June 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
You know that moment when something in a story just feels off, but you can’t quite pinpoint why?
That’s usually when I pull out the book map.
Mine is a glorified spreadsheet based on the one I got through the Editorial Arts Academy. 1/3
That’s usually when I pull out the book map.
Mine is a glorified spreadsheet based on the one I got through the Editorial Arts Academy. 1/3
Editing Isn’t About Fixing. It’s About Finding.
“Developmental editors can hold your book in their mind's eye and see a shadow version of it simultaneously—a version where everything you've done well is still there while everything that detracts from the reading experience has been improved.” 1/4
“Developmental editors can hold your book in their mind's eye and see a shadow version of it simultaneously—a version where everything you've done well is still there while everything that detracts from the reading experience has been improved.” 1/4
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Editing Isn’t About Fixing. It’s About Finding.
“Developmental editors can hold your book in their mind's eye and see a shadow version of it simultaneously—a version where everything you've done well is still there while everything that detracts from the reading experience has been improved.” 1/4
“Developmental editors can hold your book in their mind's eye and see a shadow version of it simultaneously—a version where everything you've done well is still there while everything that detracts from the reading experience has been improved.” 1/4
Look, we all mess up—especially when we’re still figuring out how to juggle all the things.
I’ve gotten plenty of feedback over the years (from clients and my own editor), but the one that stuck with me the most?
I’ve gotten plenty of feedback over the years (from clients and my own editor), but the one that stuck with me the most?
June 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Look, we all mess up—especially when we’re still figuring out how to juggle all the things.
I’ve gotten plenty of feedback over the years (from clients and my own editor), but the one that stuck with me the most?
I’ve gotten plenty of feedback over the years (from clients and my own editor), but the one that stuck with me the most?
Me to my husband: This song is stupid because I doubt the person actually did that.
Also me: [opens up my book containing fae realms, time travel, and/or monsters.] What?
I may be a little out of touch here. And I may need a little time to adjust to this realization.
Also me: [opens up my book containing fae realms, time travel, and/or monsters.] What?
I may be a little out of touch here. And I may need a little time to adjust to this realization.
June 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Me to my husband: This song is stupid because I doubt the person actually did that.
Also me: [opens up my book containing fae realms, time travel, and/or monsters.] What?
I may be a little out of touch here. And I may need a little time to adjust to this realization.
Also me: [opens up my book containing fae realms, time travel, and/or monsters.] What?
I may be a little out of touch here. And I may need a little time to adjust to this realization.
Have a scene that feels a little… meh?
Not terrible
Not brilliant.
Just… flat.
Here’s my gentle advice:
Don’t scrap it.
Shift it.
One of the most common culprits behind a “blah” scene?
TELLING INSTEAD OF SHOWING
And I get it. I really do. It’s so easy to do. Especially in early drafts.
Not terrible
Not brilliant.
Just… flat.
Here’s my gentle advice:
Don’t scrap it.
Shift it.
One of the most common culprits behind a “blah” scene?
TELLING INSTEAD OF SHOWING
And I get it. I really do. It’s so easy to do. Especially in early drafts.
June 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have a scene that feels a little… meh?
Not terrible
Not brilliant.
Just… flat.
Here’s my gentle advice:
Don’t scrap it.
Shift it.
One of the most common culprits behind a “blah” scene?
TELLING INSTEAD OF SHOWING
And I get it. I really do. It’s so easy to do. Especially in early drafts.
Not terrible
Not brilliant.
Just… flat.
Here’s my gentle advice:
Don’t scrap it.
Shift it.
One of the most common culprits behind a “blah” scene?
TELLING INSTEAD OF SHOWING
And I get it. I really do. It’s so easy to do. Especially in early drafts.
It’s spring, and everything’s blooming, including me. So, here’s a little reintroduction.
Hi, I’m Lacey. I am the owner of On The Page Editorial.
Book Coach. Editor. Writer.
When I was a kid, I unfortunately wanted to be everything.
Hi, I’m Lacey. I am the owner of On The Page Editorial.
Book Coach. Editor. Writer.
When I was a kid, I unfortunately wanted to be everything.
June 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It’s spring, and everything’s blooming, including me. So, here’s a little reintroduction.
Hi, I’m Lacey. I am the owner of On The Page Editorial.
Book Coach. Editor. Writer.
When I was a kid, I unfortunately wanted to be everything.
Hi, I’m Lacey. I am the owner of On The Page Editorial.
Book Coach. Editor. Writer.
When I was a kid, I unfortunately wanted to be everything.
I love editing.
And I love when I get to that part in the story where the characters are smitten and admitting it to themselves.
I love when they fall in love.
And I love when I get to that part in the story where the characters are smitten and admitting it to themselves.
I love when they fall in love.
June 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I love editing.
And I love when I get to that part in the story where the characters are smitten and admitting it to themselves.
I love when they fall in love.
And I love when I get to that part in the story where the characters are smitten and admitting it to themselves.
I love when they fall in love.
It’s not just one stage I love. It’s the whole process of editing.
Honestly?
It’s a kind of magic.
I’m notoriously bad at taking compliments (many of my clients can confirm this 😅), because I know how hard it is to hear feedback on something you’ve poured so much of yourself into.
Honestly?
It’s a kind of magic.
I’m notoriously bad at taking compliments (many of my clients can confirm this 😅), because I know how hard it is to hear feedback on something you’ve poured so much of yourself into.
June 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It’s not just one stage I love. It’s the whole process of editing.
Honestly?
It’s a kind of magic.
I’m notoriously bad at taking compliments (many of my clients can confirm this 😅), because I know how hard it is to hear feedback on something you’ve poured so much of yourself into.
Honestly?
It’s a kind of magic.
I’m notoriously bad at taking compliments (many of my clients can confirm this 😅), because I know how hard it is to hear feedback on something you’ve poured so much of yourself into.
When I started freelancing, I was sure I’d only ever want to edit romance.
It’s what I read, knew, and loved.
But… I grew.
My business grew.
And somewhere along the way, new stories found me.
It’s what I read, knew, and loved.
But… I grew.
My business grew.
And somewhere along the way, new stories found me.
May 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
When I started freelancing, I was sure I’d only ever want to edit romance.
It’s what I read, knew, and loved.
But… I grew.
My business grew.
And somewhere along the way, new stories found me.
It’s what I read, knew, and loved.
But… I grew.
My business grew.
And somewhere along the way, new stories found me.