AMG Publishing is an independent publisher and
consulting studio dedicated to helping bold, boundary-
pushing authors bring their stories to life with clarity,
intention, and voice.
We specialize in developmental editing, sensitivity
reading, and custom organizational tools (like series
bibles) for writers.
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Craft support
for chaotic writers.
Services
All services require a non-refundable retainer of $100 USD to hold your place.
Rush jobs are done based on availability with turnaround dependent on scope of work unless otherwise stated.
Payment plans available upon request.
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Developmental
Editing
A big-picture editorial analysis focusing
on character arcs, pacing, structure, voice,
genre promise, and emotional resonance.
Includes an editorial letter and inline
comments with actionable feedback
tailored to your story’s soul.
.015
Per Word Pricing
Turn Around
4-6 Weeks
Rush: Additional .005 per word
Identity-conscious, lived-experience-
based feedback to help you navigate
cultural nuance, avoid unintentional harm,
and tell richer, more authentic stories.
Includes a summary letter and inline
notes.
Sensitivity Reading
.020
Per Word Pricing
Turn Around
4-6 Weeks
Rush: Additional .005 per word
Combination
Developmental Edit +
Sensitivity Reading
A full-service deep dive combining both
narrative structure critique and sensitivity
feedback. Ideal for stories that explore
marginalized identities, trauma, kink, or
taboo themes alongside character and plot
development.
.025
Per Word Pricing
Turn Around
6-8 Weeks
Rush: Additional .005 per word
Shorts
Up to 15k words
Developmental Edit
$200 USD
Sensitivity Reading
$265 USD
Combination
$340 USD
No word count math. No calculator.
Just upfront, no-bullshit pricing for spicy shorts and chaotic novellas.
Flat Rate + Scaled Pricing
Turn Around
3 Weeks
Rush Fee: $50 USD for 1-2 weeks
Novellas
Up to 30k words
Developmental Edit
$400 USD
Sensitivity Reading
$520 USD
Combination
$650 USD
Turn Around
3 Weeks
Rush Fee: $100 USD for 1-2 weeks
Industry Consultation
Feeling stuck or just starting out? This 1:1
session is for early-career creatives—
authors, editors, narrators, or designers—
who need guidance on launching, scaling,
or shifting their publishing journey.
Whether you're building a brand,
brainstorming a business model, or
climbing out of a creative rut, I’ll help you
find direction and next steps with clarity
and care.
Includes:
60-min call + follow-up resources
Optional 15-30 min check-in
$250 USD
For the stuck, the starting, and the scaling.
A ready-to-use Airtable series bible
designed for indie, spicy, and
neurodivergent authors. Includes linked
records for characters, plot, lore, and more
— plus a starter guide to help you
customize it.
$100 USD
Template
For the worldbuilders, the lore-hoarders,
the spreadsheet-fearing gremlins. I take
your chaos and turn it into a story-safe,
ADHD-friendly system—so you can
actually finish your damn series.
Series Bible Content
Custom Series Bible
Creation
A fully personalized Airtable series bible
tailored to your genre, series structure,
and brain style. Includes setup for one
book’s worth of characters, plot, and
worldbuilding from your existing notes.
One voice memo or call included.
Turn Around
4-6 Weeks
$200 USD
You send the chaos. I send back clarity.
Add extra books to your custom bible setup. This includes integration of new characters, arcs, timelines,
and lore threads per book.
Per Additional Book || $100 USD || 4 Week Turnaround ||
Custom Fourthwall or Canva websites that
look hot, run smooth, and don’t make you
cry.
Website Creation
Perfect for first-timers who just need the
essentials.
Custom homepage
2 additional sections (About, Shop,
Contact, etc.)1 revision round
Basic Website
$100 USD
A full website you’ll be proud to drop in
your bio.
Custom Homepage
4–5 additional sections (Books, Shop,
Contact, About, Newsletter, etc.)Up to 2 revision rounds
Full Set Up
$150 USD
Turn Around
3 Weeks
Rush Fee: $50 USD for 1-2 weeks
Get a look at some of the sites I’ve built and created.
I have “a type” but i’m happy to play around and customize within my skillset.
Portfolio
Bio
Developmental
Editing
What I Offer:
Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, voice, emotional arc,
character, and reader promise. I’m not here to tame your chaos—I’m
here to help it work.
Why Me:
Lifelong writer + published author
BA in Literature, Culture and Media
Masters in Information Science aka Research and Cataloging
SuperpowersAssistant Director for the Smut Lovers Community and deep in
genre trenches (indie, fandom, literary)Trauma-informed. Voice-respecting. Genre-savvy.
Heyyo-
My name is Ashley Michele (she/they)
— a queer, kinky, plus-sized Latine
writer.
My work is guided by care, context,
and creative liberation. I specialize in
genres that push boundaries—dark
romance, horror, erotica, and
speculative fiction—and I bring both
academic precision, my lived
experience and emotional intelligence
to every project.
I edit with intention and read with
respect.
I help you create stories that hit
harder because they’re rooted in
something real.
Sensitivity Reading
What I Offer:
Sensitivity reads rooted in lived experience, cultural fluency, and genre
awareness. I help you tell the story you meant to tell—without flattening
your characters, sanitizing your voice, or compromising complexity.
I won’t censor your work. I’ll meet it where it is—and help you make it
stronger.
I Sensitivity Read For:
Race + Ethnicity
Latine · West Asian · Multicultural and diasporic identity
Religion & Spirituality
Raised Muslim · Neo-Pagan practitioner · Minor in Religious Studies
(specialty: demonology, apocalypse, the Antichrist) · Spiritually
complex and ever-evolving
Neurodivergence
ADHD · Dyslexia · Dyscalculia · Bipolar I · CPTSD
Disability & Chronic Conditions
Chronic pain · Recent mobility and back impairments
Mental Health
Anxiety · Social anxiety · Emotional dysregulation · Trauma
Sexuality & Gender
Pansexual · Femme · Nonbinary · Gender-questioning
Queer in every dimension.
Relationship Models
Queer · Polyamorous · Ethically non-monogamous
Life Context
Child of immigrants
Child of divorce (3xs over)
Late/adult adoption layered with shifting identity
Parentification survivor with complex family dynamics
Grew up in and around poverty, class friction, and generational
traumaLived experience with familial mental illness (panic disorder, OCD,
bipolar), addiction, and instabilityLived experience in sex work—real, not romanticized
Kink & BDSM
Kink is not a metaphor here. It’s part of the language I live in.
Grounded in lived experience and community ethics—not theory alone.
Comfortable and experienced with:
CGL · CNC · Somno · Primal play · Bratting · Public play · Humiliation ·
Pain play · Edging · Exhibitionism · Pet play · D/s dynamics · Derogatory
Praise and more!
What I Specialize In
Queer and kinky dynamics handled with integrity and depth
Fat characters with emotional nuance and narrative agency
Religious trauma, spiritual reclamation, and multifaceted belief
systemsNarratives that examine power, shame, fear and desire
Trauma-informed, voice-honoring critique that doesn’t erase the
messy or the sacred
Consultations
My consultation clients range from indie romance writers to sensitivity
readers launching their own services. I’ve helped creatives build
sustainable careers, map editorial paths, and make peace with their
voice.
My work is trauma-informed, anti-sanitization, and always rooted in the
mess of real life.
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pROJECT bEGINS!
a TRANSPARENT LOOK AT
HOW we work together—
from first message to
final delivery.
pROCESS
oNGOING cOMMUNICATION AND CHECK INS.
fINAL dELIVERY + fOLLOW uP.
FAQs
For the most part, I have no triggers apart from descriptive childhood sexual assault, but I do require a trigger warning page
Triggers?
I prefer Google Docs, Microsoft Word
(.doc/.docx) or PDFs when working. Please make sure either the sharing settings are on (so I can send it to my accessibility reader) or a full file is available.
Manuscript Format Preferences
Dark Romance
Why Choose
Southern Gothic
Omegaverse
Monster Romance
Taboo
Erotic Horror
Horror
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Amy Oliveira
Ashley is not only a talented author, but she lives and
breathes the written word. Her insights helped my
manuscripts many times over, from plot and
outlining to understanding my own characters a little
better.
Besides knowledgeable, Ashley is easy to work with
and can easily adapt to any editing style. She's ready
to help, listen and hype.
At this point of my author career I can't imagine
delivering a book without her feedback.
Developmental Editing,
Sensitivity Reading,
Industry Professional Consultation
Audrey Rush
Ashley is phenomenal at giving constructive feedback
in a gentle and clear manner, while always respecting
the original intent of the story.
She also always makes me feel like my story is
important and MUST be told. I highly recommend
her developmental editing services!
Developmental Editing
Shannon Elliot
I am very much a Oral storyteller who has chosen
writing as my format of choice. A lot of of that time,
though it means that I need to tell someone a story in
order to know what the story is myself. Working with
Ashley is like working with another half of my brain.
She is so in tune with my storytelling style and the
way that I like to put emphasis on my characters
journeys and the plot that it feels like a back-and-
forth between two of my own brain cells when I get
to brainstorm with her.
Ashley is always so accommodating and
understanding of how everyone works differently
and the feedback that she gives is always thoughtful
and well presented. I will continue to work with
Ashley until she kicks me out.
Industry Professional Consultation
(Project Brainstorming)
Aurora Graves
Ashley is phenomenal! I wrote outside of my comfort
zone and wanted a second pair of eyes on this piece
to make sure I was conveying what I meant in a way
that didn’t show pesky internalized biases.
She helped me refine scenes where subtlety served
better, where emotional and internal aspects of a
character could be deepened, and adjusting word
choices to create a further cohesive scene.
I felt WAY more confident publishing after having
Ashley’s eyes on my work!
Sensitivity Reading
Lizzie Strong
Ashley is knowledgeable, approachable, easy with
conversation, an expert in her field with lots of
content considerations when it comes to not just real
life, but also how that translates to writing.
10 out of 10 would recommend for anyone needing a
sensitivity reader who can break it down and explain
their comments on top of giving you amazing
commentary and suggestions.
Sensitivity Reading
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