Dayna Reidenouer
editor, book coach, Your Publishing BFF Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them) has worked in writing and publishing for more than 20 years. They've always been a little different (hello, undiagnosed neurodivergence!), so it's no surprise the majority of their clients are indie authors.
About this speaker
Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them) is a line/copy editor, proofreader, and book coach operating as Your Publishing BFF. They specialize in inclusive and diverse romance, cozy mysteries, and children's books. Dayna has also been known to ghostwrite, turning the frameworks of stories into fleshed-out novels readers return to again and again.
When Dayna’s not polishing a manuscript, reading another queer romance, or tinkering with their website, they can be found in a professional development class or volunteering. Dayna chaired the 2024 and 2025 Contemporary Romance Writers virtual writing conference and is in their second term as an elected member of the Editorial Freelancers Association board of directors.
Learn more about Dayna’s editing, coaching, and writing services at https://www.YourPublishingBFF.com, and follow them at @YourPublishingBFF on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
