Writing is a solitary endeavor. It comes down to a writer, a pen (or keyboard… or voice recorder…), and the blank page.

And yet, writing is sparked by our relationships with the world around us: the tastes, sounds, memories, and emotions that spur us to the page.

As an editor and writing coach, I endeavor to be the calm, coherent support that’s needed for navigating this delicate balance.

Cheyenne, a young woman with shoulderlength wavy hair, looks to her right, smiling slightly. She wears a white highcollar shirt, leather jacket, and a dangling brass necklace.

Cheyenne Vaughn is a writer and editor, offering developmental editing, copy editing, and coaching for authors since 2017. She studied Literature, French, and Philosophy at Bennington College (BA) and has worked as a ghostwriter, reporter, editorial assistant, teacher, and copywriter. She lives in southern Vermont.

  • The idea of self publishing a book let alone a full blown picture book would have been a daunting one had it not been for Cheyenne. She guided me through the process with much respect, joy and expertise.

    Ines Zeller Bass, Artist and Founder of Sandglass Theater

  • It’s clear Cheyenne has read extensively in different genres and periods: she understands complex narrative and intuitive structures, is sensitive to layers of meaning and the rhythms of language, and pays attention to each piece as a whole and to the particulars — each sentence, each word.

    Wendy Andersen, Writer, Editor, & Workshop Leader

  • Cheyenne is skilled at giving feedback to writers and pulling out threads and themes which helps writers create cohesive work. I found her to be gifted in her feedback, and her guidance was gentle, competent, and very perceptive and insightful. I would highly recommend her services.

    Jennifer Goldman, Essayist and Poet

  • It was a pleasure to discuss specific choices of vocabulary, tone, and nuance with Cheyenne, whose literary depth and taste are exemplary. Cheyenne is both scrupulous and efficient—she never misses a deadline. And she does the work with such evident pleasure that her calm enthusiasm infuses the entire project.

    Marguerite Feitlowitz, Author and Translator

  • In the past year, I've learned more from Cheyenne than I did in all my writing workshops and college courses combined. I highly recommend working with a professional editor like Cheyenne to anyone serious about improving their writing skills.

    Birgit Sandoval, Novelist