Andrea Lard| Author, Editor, Book Designer & Writing Coach

Andrea is a bestselling author, editor, and publishing strategist who specializes in developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, structured self-publishing guidance, and coordinated Amazon bestseller launch campaigns. My approach combines editorial precision, publishing strategy, and launch execution to help authors move forward with clarity and confidence.

I work with both fiction and nonfiction authors at various stages — from manuscript development to launch planning and category positioning.

As a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), I maintain high professional standards in every project.

If you're ready to invest in your book strategically, I would be happy to discuss how I can support your publishing goals.

More About Andrea

I have always loved research, reading, and writing. Long before this became my full-time profession, I was immersed in academic work, earning a master’s degree, two undergraduate degrees, and an associate’s degree, along with additional licenses and certifications. For decades, my writing was critiqued, graded, and refined through formal education and professional experience.

My early career was rooted in real estate sales and market research, where I spent years analyzing trends, writing reports, and publishing blog content. Writing was constant—even when it wasn’t yet my primary career path.

In 2018, as my twins turned eighteen and life began shifting, I gave myself a five-year plan to determine what came next. That plan led me to freelance writing and editing. What began as a measured step forward grew into a full-time author services business serving clients worldwide.

Today, I write, edit, and consult daily. I’ve helped authors bring their books to market and guided projects that have reached Amazon bestseller status in the United States, Australia, and Europe. What started as a lifelong love of learning and communication has evolved into a disciplined, strategic publishing practice—and I genuinely love the work I get to do.

While her teachers found it frustrating, Kay was born to be an editor. She would correct word choice, usage, and other grammatical errors from elementary school onward. Her critiques continued through high school. However, she now focuses on story development, identifying plot holes, discovering Easter eggs, and refining prose. Kay loves fantasy and romance—reading over 100 books a year outside of editing.

Kay started with Creative 5280 in 2020. However, she switched gears because, at that time, she was passionate about working with children with Autism. As a registered behavioral technician, she found joy in helping families with children on the spectrum. 

She still has a fondness for her students, but the profession was high-stress, with high turnover, and led to burnout. This led to her return, and we are happy to have her back. She has picked up where she left off and debuted as an editor in her first book in early 2025. Her attention to detail is unmatched and clients across the board have welcomed her thoughtful feedback.