
Meet Claire

Hello, and welcome to my website! My name is Claire Hernandez, and I'm a professional editor who specializes in fiction manuscripts. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Public Policy; then, I graduated with top honors from UC Berkeley's Professional Sequence in Editing program, where I edited everything from novels to advertisements for major brands. I have seven years of experience in project management and editing professional documents. Storytelling is my passion, and I am committed to helping authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving the voice, vision, and heart behind their stories.
I'm a North Carolina native—born, raised, and currently residing in The Triangle. In my free time, I enjoy traveling; reading; writing; and hanging out with my husband, two dogs, and two cats.
You can reach me by email at clairehernandez.editing@gmail.com or by phone at (919) 886-1373. My services include copyediting, proofreading, and beta reading. I would be thrilled to chat with you about your project!
Service Offerings
Copyediting
Thorough copyediting to ensure your manuscript is clear, concise, and effortless to read.
Proofreading
Professional proofreading to ensure impeccable grammar and spelling.
Beta Reading
Detailed beta reading to provide valuable feedback for your story.
Client Testimonials
"There's anxiety in handing your manuscript over to an editor. Expect errors. Expect questions about plots, subplots, character traits, dialogue and punctuation. Consequently, expect what you didn’t expect. Claire was a joy to work with. She caught the things I missed that would have compromised my novel. No author wants that. She was insightful and highly sensitive to the voice and tone of my writing. Her responses to questions were thoughtful and timely. She set a reasonable schedule. And beat the deadline. Claire is the calibre of editor fictional writers need. And what I am writing here, is not fiction." - William, author
"Claire Hernandez provided exceptional proofreading for my manuscript. Her attention to detail was remarkable, and she caught errors and inconsistencies that I had become completely blind to after many rounds of revision. She was thorough, professional, and reliable throughout the process. Thanks to her work, the manuscript is significantly stronger, and I would highly recommend her to other authors seeking a skilled proofreader." - Amy, author
"I've had the pleasure of working with Claire as a fellow editor, and she brings genuine thoughtfulness, curiosity, and care to her work. She's always willing to dig into complex or obscure topics to ensure the details are right, accurate, and clear. Claire has a generous spirit and is hardworking, insightful, and unfailingly positive—a colleague and friend I value and respect." - Julie, editor
