Who We Are
Andrea and Michele have been working together in the editing business since 2018 and love helping authors just like you succeed in bringing your books to life. We have experience in many fiction genres, but focus mainly on romance, fantasy and sci-fi, and mysteries.
A team approach
We often collaborate on editing projects with each other, and are fortunate enough to have a team of expert editors and proofreaders too. Everyone is vetted and experienced in providing author feedback according to our special Two Birds approach!
So you’ve got multiple forms of assistance available to you, as well as a broad knowledge base and set of experiences to ensure your manuscript is its very best.
At Two Birds, we take pride in continually growing our skills and staying up-to-date on the latest in publishing, writing, and editing. Our team are members of the Editorial Freelancers Association, Sisters in Crime, the Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild, and the Tulsa Writers Syndicate.
ProTip: We respond well to offers of chocolate. 😃
Our Philosophy
Our first priority is to make sure you have the best editing experience possible. Whether you’re a brand-new author just getting your feet wet or have some books under your belt and this ain’t your first rodeo, we want to make sure you’re treated with respect and courtesy throughout the editing process.
Unless we’re mortally wounded or have been hit by a tsunami, you’ll be sure to receive a reply within 24 hours of contacting us.
We’ll hold your hand as much — or as little — as you want as we work together. How you’re treated is just as important to us as how good your book is. And that’s no typo!
Michele Chiappetta
Managing Partner
Michele has in-depth expertise in editing both fiction and nonfiction, as well as with publishing, copywriting, coaching, and teaching. Some of her favorite authors include JRR Tolkien, Nalini Singh, Kate Elliott, NK Jemisin, and William Gibson.
With over 15 years of experience in working with authors interested in polishing their work, as well as the entrepreneurial spirit to build three businesses to date, she’ll get you on track with her warm, encouraging, focused approach to editing and consulting. She is also a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and is a certified book coach.
Andrea C. Neil
Managing Partner
Andrea is a lifelong writer and has experience editing across multiple fiction genres. She has eleven fiction books published to date, and some of her favorite authors are Annabel Monaghan, Carl Hiaasen, T. Jefferson Parker, and Sue Grafton. She has a degree in media analysis, and takes a relaxed yet laser-focused approach to helping you craft your story. Her passion is finding solutions that produce strong, engaging manuscripts for both new and established authors.
Andrea has been editing fiction since 2018 and is a member of Sisters in Crime.
Lauren Smith
Consultant
Lauren is a USA Today Bestselling Author of steamy romances, who loves to write the happy endings people deserve into her stories. Favorite authors include Johanna Lindsey, Linda Lael Miller, Stephanie Meyer, and Lisa Kleypas. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her two crazy terriers. She enjoys helping fellow indie authors improve their craft and navigate the fast-paced world of self-publishing.
