The House is Open.
Couture edits. Bespoke guidance.
Because your story deserves more than basic.
Editing from every point of view.
Character advocate. Author champion. Story partner.
I don’t redraw your lines — I bring the world inside them to life.
The Invitation:
The House of Braus is a creative studio and sanctuary for authors.
Every writer who enters is met with empathy, craft, and respect.
My process is informed by trauma-sensitive practice, cultural responsiveness, and neuro-inclusive design so every author can work with confidence and comfort.
You bring your authentic self; I bring expertise and care.
Together we build stories that endure.
Restoring the Author–Editor Partnership
At House of Braus, I believe editing should be a conversation, not a transaction — the kind of trusted creative relationship once shared between authors and their editors.
Editing today too often looks like an assembly line. I’m bringing back the model where editor and author grow together — collaborative, nuanced, and deeply human.
That’s the House of Braus way.
Inside House of Braus
HOW IT IS
• Surface fixes and mechanical corrections
• Detached, prescriptive feedback
• Speed over understanding
• Polished prose that loses the heart
• Authors left unsure what to do next
HOW IT SHOULD BE
• Character advocacy that protects emotional truth
• Author championship that honors voice and vision
• Immersive partnership that deepens over time
• Guidance from all angles — character, author, reader, editor, agent
• Edits that teach, empower, and build sustainable craft
The Experience
Editing with House of Braus isn’t a transaction — it’s a conversation.
Every project begins with a one-hour consultation where we simply talk story.
We look at where you are in your process, what you hope to build, and what kind of partnership will serve you best.
From there, we design a 1-on-1 plan that fits your goals. You’ll always know what to expect — from the craft theories behind my notes to the emotional support that makes revision sustainable. I include a detailed craft guide (5–10 pages) with every editorial letter so we’re speaking the same language before you dive back into your manuscript.
I work in layers: story structure, character psychology, and the practical path forward. My brain runs in multiple tracks, but my focus never shifts — it’s always the story, and always you.
Sometimes that means realizing I’m not the best fit. If that happens, I’ll help you find an editor who is. My goal is the same as yours: to give your story its best chance.
Welcome to the House.
A place where stories grow, voices strengthen, and authors feel at home.
The House Services
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Editorial
Let's work together to make your story shine. I not only customize feedback so you can refine your plot, deepen your characters, and polish your prose, I support you from start to finish.
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Consulting
As your editorial consultant, I’ll support you with everything from submission strategies and author branding to developing your craft and career goals. I'm not just here for the final draft - I'm your collaborator and champion throughout your writing journey.
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Packages
Why settle for off-the-rack when you can go couture? We'll mix and match services, creating the perfect blend of editorial brilliance and industry insight. Your unique story deserves a unique approach, and that's exactly what you'll get.
KIND WORDS FROM AUTHORS
"Mallory Braus is a strong, dedicated editor with the complete toolset to get the job done. She's tough when she needs to be tough, encouraging when difficult scenes become a challenge, thorough, and has a unique talent for story arc and flow. She helped keep me on track and was there for me every step of the way. "
-Karina Cooper, author of the award-winning St. Croix Chronicles
About me, Mallory
Remember those legendary partnerships between authors and editors that shaped literary history? Like Maxwell Perkins level?
That's the kind of connection I aim to build with you.
With 15 years of editorial expertise in the publishing industry, I've worked with every genre of commercial fiction and cultivated a deep understanding of what makes stories resonate with readers. My career has included contracting with both authors and major publishers, such as Harlequin's Carina Press and various imprints at Amazon Publishing.
I've had the privilege of guiding numerous authors from manuscript to publication, across both traditional and self-publishing landscapes.
When we work together you aren’t just getting feedback on the current manuscript, you’re gaining the insight and support that can enhance your author journey.
Let’s bring the author/editor relationship back to the way it should be.
KIND WORDS FROM AUTHORS
“Mallory doesn't just edit a manuscript. She crawls inside its skin and into its heart and lives there, feeling what it needs, what it's trying to say. She learns your book so intimately that her observations and recommendation are startling at times—how does she know so much more about your character than what's on the page? She's a magician who rides the flow of your words, smoothing them when they're choppy or awkward or repetitive. …She's simply the best.”
-Ana Barrons
