Leslie Lutz earned her MA in English from Southern Methodist University and her Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington. As a developmental and line editor, Leslie has worked with a range of clients, from USA Today best-selling authors to writers just beginning their careers. She specializes in mysteries, thrillers, horror, and young adult, but enjoys working in a multitude of genres. She also takes on projects from a small selection of nonfiction clients. Leslie’s experience as a writer has helped her stay current and empathize with her clients. To read more about her life as an author, visit her website, lesliekarenlutz.com.

See the “What an Editor Does” tab for a full list of services Leslie provides, then click the button below the bio to browse all her projects, separated by genre.

Leslie is a member of the Horror Writers Association, SCBWI, International Thriller Writers, and DFW Writers’ Workshop. Active in her writing community, she’s a judge for the SCBWI Golden Kite awards and the ITW Awards and helps organize the DFWCon Writers’ Conference in Hurst, Texas.