EDITORIal services

Poetry Editing
I'm offering my skills and experience as a poetry editor for your lovely poetry. My rates start at $8 (USD) per poem, and I offer the following:
  • attention to detail
  • trouble-shooting requested areas of focus
  • tinkering and fine tuning
  • edits for clarity
  • interactivity with questions and an open dialogue
  • an assessment on strengths and weaknesses
  • editing resources
  • suggestions for places to submit (manuscripts only)
  • ....and more!​
(Select) Experience
Positions Held
Variant Literature // poetry editor from January 2022 - Present

perhappened magazine // guest reader for issue 13 in July 2021

Dollar Store Magazine // poetry editor since Summer 2021

Persephone's Daughters // poetry reader since August 2020

POCKETFIRE // poetry editor from August 2020-January 2021

the winnow magazine // editor-in-chief and founder since February 2018

Muse & Stone 
  • Executive Editor (2017-2019)
  • Poetry Editor (2016-2017)
  • Poetry Reader (2015-2016)

Writing Tutor since 2015 through Waynesburg University Writing Center (until 2019) and TutorMe.
Education
MS in Publishing (2021) from New York University
BA in English Literature (2019) from Waynesburg University
Rates
  • $8 (USD)/poem - I'll review/edit one of your poems once a month.
  • $20 (USD)/3 poems - I'll review/edit three of your poems once a month.
  • For longer packets, I charge a flat-rate of $8 (USD)/poem. Discounts will be provided on an as-needed basis.
  • For manuscripts, I charge a flat-rate of $9 (USD)/poem. Discounts will be provided on an as-needed basis.
Testimonials
Lauren Theresa (Poetry Manuscript Editing)​​
  • "I cannot recommend Rachael's services enough. They provided the most thorough, beautifully crafted critique of my manuscript with both an attention to what was going right and what could elevate further. This was one of the most helpful parts of my writing journey, and it was a joy to read. I recommend their services to all my author friends and anyone looking for professional, thoughtful, detailed feedback on their work."

Emily M. Goldsmith (Poetry Packet Editing)
  • ​"I only have the HIGHEST praise for [Rachael Crosbie's] services. They did such an incredible job editing my work. I felt confident trusting them with my poems and I am so glad that I did because their commentary, suggested edits, and questions were incredibly helpful! 10/10 recommend."

Daniel Moreschi (Single Poem Per Month Editing)
  • "I highly recommend this service. A couple of the pieces that I was able to refine, courtesy of the critique provided, have even picked up honourable mentions/been finalists in poetry competitions."
Reach Out
If you are interested and would like to work together, please contact me at rachaelpoetryeditor@gmail.com