Your Partner in Crafting Captivating Stories
Writing a novel is a journey—editing it shouldn’t be overwhelming. With years of experience editing novels, short stories, and novellas, I specialize in helping fiction writers like you refine your work while staying true to your unique voice and vision.
Whether you’re polishing your first draft or preparing for publication, I provide expert guidance to bring your characters, plot, and prose to life. From big-picture developmental editing to final proofreading, I’m here to ensure your story shines.
Let’s work together to transform your manuscript into something extraordinary. Explore my editing services or reach out for a personalized consultation today!
The Editing Process
Step 1: Let’s Start with a Review
When you submit your manuscript, I’ll take a close look at the first few thousand words. This helps me determine if your project is a good fit. Here’s what I’m looking for:
- A Storyline That Matches My Expertise: I want to make sure your story aligns with my strengths as an editor.
- Strong Writing Foundations: While I can polish and refine your work, editing isn’t a substitute for learning the basics like subject-verb agreement or sentence structure.
- A Marketable Story: Editing helps make your story shine, but it doesn’t change market trends. For instance, a debut author’s 300,000-word epic set in prehistoric times might not resonate with today’s audience. My goal is to help you create a story readers will want to pick up.
If your project isn’t a good fit, I’ll let you know kindly and professionally.
Step 2: A Tailored Quote Just for You
If your project feels like a great match, I’ll send you a detailed proposal. This includes:
- A Custom Quote: Based on your manuscript’s needs.
- A Full Description of the Services: I’ll provide so there are no surprises.
- A Timeline for Completion: So you know exactly what to expect.
Step 3: Agreement and Invoice
Once you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over an invoice. Timely payment helps me stick to the timeline we’ve agreed upon, ensuring your project stays on schedule.
Step 4: Delivering Feedback and Follow-Up
When I’ve completed the work, I’ll send my detailed feedback directly to you. I want to make sure everything is clear, so you’ll have two weeks to ask any questions while the project is fresh in my mind. My goal is to give you the tools and insights you need to take your story to the next level.