Portfolio

“Working with Audra dispelled all my fears about collaborating with an editor. She not only identified and protected my personal voice; she encouraged me to amplify it with suggestions that felt wise, discerning, and meaningful. In every way possible, Audra supported my book in becoming what it wanted to be.”

—Britten LaRue, author of Living Astrology: How to Weave the Wisdom of All 12 Signs Into Your Everyday Life

“I first worked with Audra as an assistant to my editor for A Field Guide to Color. She then was my editor for The Color Meditation Deck. I adored working with her. She is organized, thoughtful, knows how to gently nudge you in the right direction, and most importantly (IMO), has a sense of humor while being completely professional. Editors are the magic sauce in publishing, and Audra proved this point repeatedly. I’d work with her again and again and again and again and you should work with her too!”

—Lisa Solomon, visual artist, educator, and author of A Field Guide to Color: A Watercolor Workbook and The Color Meditation Deck

“Transforming Schools was a heart wrenching book to write. Unearthing trauma memories I’d tucked away for decades in an effort to help educators and those caring for children was difficult—Audra helped me. She walked beside me with unwavering patience, compassion, and a deep respect for maintaining my voice. She never rushed me—even when the drafts came back a year later she always held space for me to move at my own pace. I truly could not have done this without her steady hand, wise counsel, and kind spirit.”

—Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, educator, former member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, author of Transforming Schools: A Trauma Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Healing

“Audra was instrumental in my getting a book deal with Hay House. Her guidance and editing support for my proposal were game-changing. Her support improved my proposal, my manuscript, and my development as a writer.”

—Lisa Wagner, astrologer and author of Karmic Astrology: Discover Your Souls Path of Reincarnation and Reveal the Why of Your Natal Chart

“Audra elevated my book from ‘pretty good, but I have some hesitation about my draft’ to ‘wow, this is clean and polished, and I feel confident about putting my book out there in the world!’ Professional, skilled, and highly recommended!”

—Jeanne Lee, MD, author of Own Your Care: A Family Guide to Navigating Complex Illness, Changing Health, or Unexpected Prognosis

“Audra is a passionate horror fan and dedicated editor whose thoughtful feedback elevated my writing to new heights. Her collaborative spirit and insightful suggestions always made the editing process feel supportive and inspiring. I’m especially grateful for her commitment to inclusivity and her genuine care for creating stories that are accessible to all young readers—Audra is someone I want to work with on every book I write!”

—Anastasia Garcia, author of Ghostly, Ghastly Tales and Creepy Campfire Stories

“Working with Audra was a joy. I felt as if she was a true collaborator—immersed in the process with me, heart and soul. Her guidance was comprehensive, practical, and inspired. She pushed me in all the right ways. Not only is my horror novel vastly improved because of Audra's developmental edits, I am a better writer for having worked with her.”

—Rebecca Baum, author of The Brood

“I am fortunate to have been able to work with Audra and benefited greatly from her guidance, editorial suggestions, creativity, and insight, all of which were critical in bringing the Maps Private Value trilogy to fruition. Audra’s work on the manuscripts was exceptional. Every page reflected her dedication, and I remain genuinely impressed by her detailed, thoughtful commitment to making the stories shine. Audra is a professional editor with a keen eye for grammatical accuracy. She made many brilliant suggestions that elevated the pacing, developed the characters, improved the plot, refined the narrative, and strengthened the prose with precision and thoughtfulness. I recommend her highly and look forward to working with her again.”

—Alden Globe, author of the Maps Private Value Trilogy

“It was an absolute pleasure working with Audra. She helped me to bring the very best out of my manuscript, and I look forward to working with her again. I highly recommend that you do too!”

—Michael Shaieb, fiction client

“As a first-time author, I’m grateful to have had the expertise of Audra to yield my abstract ideas into tangible cohesiveness. Her guidance brought a beautiful balance between structure and flow.”

—Dusah Wiseman, @serpent.goddess and author of Dear Cycle Breaker: Wisdom and Practical Magic for Reclaiming the Wild Divine Feminine

“The first time I was going through Audra’s edits on my manuscript, I was blown away by not only the precision in terms of changing specific language and phrasing, but also the deep insights into the subject matter. She asked really thought-provoking questions that in some places actually led me to change entire areas of the manuscript. Thanks, Audra. I would recommend her work to anyone who is looking to sharpen their writing and get input from a practiced eye for language and storytelling.”

—Jay Vidyarthi, founder of Still Ape and author of Reclaim Your Mind: Seven Strategies to Enjoy Tech Mindfully

“Over the past thirty-five years of being a writer, I have had the privilege of working with many fine editors, and Audra Figgins is among the best. Her ability to get the very heart of what is needed to improve a piece of writing is exceptional. And she has that rare ability to skate the fine line between giving penetrating feedback but not changing your voice as a writer. She is equally skilled at editing both the big picture context issues of a book, as well as the small details such as sentence structure, dialogue, and punctuation.  Audra is a highly collaborative editor, and I have found my working relationship with her to be not only instructive but deeply pleasurable. It’s true that a writer is only as good as their editor, and Audra will make you a better writer.”

—Gail Straub, author of Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family

“As a dog trainer, founder of a dog training and behavior consulting business, and first-time author of a book outlining our unique and groundbreaking method, I found a great deal of comfort and confidence working with Audra Figgins, a first-rate professional editor. Audra is not only an expert at her craft but was also familiar with my subject matter, being herself a dog lover and passionate about all things dog! Audra helped me figure out the best way of outlining the manuscript, developing the writing, and organizing the substantive and at times theoretical content in a way that would be approachable and understandable to people struggling with their dogs' behavior issues. Audra was responsive and available during the many ups and downs of the two-year writing process, patiently steering me through one of the most demanding projects of my career. I am grateful we met and I recommend her to authors new and seasoned without any hesitation.” 

—Souha Ezzedeen, PhD, founder and head coach of Way of Life Dog Training, author of The Way of Life Method: How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age)

“Working with Audra was a turning point in my writing journey. She improved my book with a rare blend of precision, empathy, and insight. Her edits were sharp and thoughtful, her communication was clear and timely, and the entire process felt collaborative and empowering. I walked away not just with a better book, but I became a stronger writer through working with her, and her impact continues to shape my work.”

—Rachel Lieberman, author of A Modern Guide to Human Design: How to Read Your Chart and Align With Your Life’s True Purpose

“Audra was part of my editing team for my book, Gut Driven. Audra’s feedback was clear, kind, and actionable, which made the entire editing process feel collaborative and empowering.”

—Ellen Postolowski, chef and author of Gut Driven: Jump-Start Digestive Health to Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit

“Working with Audra on my book proposal was one of the best decisions I’ve made, and it led to a publishing deal with my dream publisher! As a first-time author, I was feeling overwhelmed with how to structure my ideas and share my story in a way that felt clear and inspiring. Audra offered simple prompts at just the right places to help bring everything together wonderfully. Her insightful questions and guidance helped me create a proposal that felt authentic and aligned. The entire process felt supportive and truly collaborative, and I always felt empowered to make the final decisions. I’m grateful to Audra for sharing her expertise and giving me the clarity and confidence to submit a winning proposal.”

—Elle Serafina, intuitive wellness coach and author of Cycle Magic: Your Guide to Align with Natural Energy Cycles, Beat Burnout, and Manifest Your Dream Life

“A gifted wordsmith, Audra is committed to her clients and dedicated to her craft. During our work together over the past three years, she has brought out the best in my writing as both coach and editor. She is a joy to partner with, an inspiration to keep the words flowing, and a true champion of writing.”

—Lisa Joy Wolkow, proposal client