Bring Your Love Story to Life

Coaching and editing for romance authors who want to create characters readers adore and stories they can’t put down.

Start Your Journey Today

Who This Is For

For Writers of Romance, by Someone Who Gets It

You don’t just want to “get the words right.” You want your story to sparkle with emotion, tension, and chemistry. As a romance author coach, Leanne helps writers like you craft believable characters, page-turning plots, and the emotional depth that keeps readers hooked.

Start Your Journey Today

From First Draft to Finished Novel

Support at every stage of your writing journey.

Book Coaching

Shape your story with regular sessions that keep you moving forward. You’ll get accountability, clear direction, and the kind of feedback that helps your characters feel real and your story flow.

Developmental Editing

Deepen your characters’ motivations, heighten romantic tension, and refine pacing so your novel carries readers all the way to the last page.

Proofreading

Give your manuscript the professional polish it deserves. I can provide the final proof myself or connect you with trusted partners for that extra sharp set of eyes.

Why Choose Me

Because Romance Writing Deserves More Than a Grammar Check

Cheap edits and AI tools can fix typos, but they can’t capture longing glances, unspoken tension, or the spark that makes a love story unforgettable.


With me, you’ll get:


  • Coaching that understands romance;  I read it, love it, and know what makes it shine.

  • A balance of encouragement and honesty;  enough support to keep you inspired, and enough guidance to make your story stronger.

  • Experience that spans genres; from romance to fantasy to memoir, I’ve helped authors refine their voice and bring their vision to life.


Case Studies

Helping Chris Daniel Bring Her Christmas Novella to Life

"Leanne is bright, funny, insightful, and easy to communicate with. She has in-depth wisdom and knowledge beyond her years. She was able to help plug holes in my story and plot to shed the dross and expose the gold (literally!). Worth every minute, pound, or cent. I not only found a superb book coach but a new friend to boot!"
Chris Daniel, First-Time Fiction Writer

Ben Connolly’s Children’s Book Gets a Final Polishing

"What a relief it was to get such an efficient and high calibre proofreader on board at the eleventh hour. You have done a magnificent and thorough job with your pencil. It is amazing all the small things you miss even when you go over it many times. So a big thank you, you are a real saviour – a professor of words."
Ben Connolly, Children’s Author

Helping Mandy Driver Strengthen Her Fantasy Novel

"So happy I found Red Pencil for book coaching on my first novel/manuscript, it has been precisely what I needed. Leanne is so encouraging and helpful, I honestly can't believe how much hope it has given me to be able to move forwards again with my writing. I feel like being able to work with Leanne and to bounce ideas off her and to have her experience with the editing process has been invaluable. We meet every fortnight to discuss what is needed next, and we work together on a few chapters at a time, which works especially well for me."
 Mandy Driver, Fantasy Fiction Writer

Ready to Craft a Love Story Readers Will Never Forget?

Your romance novel deserves more than just words on a page. With the right guidance, you can create a story that feels alive — one that captures hearts and leaves readers wanting more.