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SERVICES

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I get it.

Authoring prose can be a daunting job. Whether you're plagued by writer's block or too close to a rough draft you've self-edited for the umpteenth time, it's hard to determine what the next best step is. 

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Self-publishing is another beast entirely. You've put your heart, time, and money into your dream, hoping all those hours of writingthe late nights, the coffee dinners, the existential staring at your laptop screenwill pay off. Is someone actually going to read this? Will they like it?

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Professional editing can enhance your manuscript's claritya small but mighty word that allows your vision to go from draft to publication-ready. Developmental editing, for example, helps clarify plot and characterization, while line editing and copyediting clarify voice and meaning.

 

You may be in the early stages of writing, or you may already be researching cover designers and just need a final pair of eyes to do some manuscript cleanup. There's no one-size-fits-all edit, which is why I provide you with personalized options to make sure we get your book to exactly where you want it.

 

My editorial goal isn't to take out my red pen of death, mark up your text, and send it back to you; I want to guide you through my editorial decisions and provide you with resources so you leave with the tools to be the best writer you can be.​​

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FICTION

NOVELS, NOVELLAS, NOVELETTES, FLASH & SHORT FICTION

Whether you've created a short story or a full-length novel, fiction writing requires a deep dive into word choice, character building, plot consistency, and grammar. Professional editing helps you create the most readable version of your story so that your crafted scenes jump off the page. Please select one of my services below or contact me with your ideas.

COPYEDITING

This service includes traditional copyediting, or "language only" editing. I tidy up spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style and raise queries for issues that require the author's attention.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

You have the first draft of a novel, but you feel stuck. Are your characters developed? Is this marketed toward the right audience? A structural edit can answer these questions and more.

SHORT STORIES & FLASH FICTION

Any fiction writing up to 8,000 words.

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LINE EDITING

Concerns itself with questions of style; for example, deep fact-checking and suggestions for flow, structure, and rephrasing awkward passages. Includes copyediting.

PROOFREADING

Once your manuscript has been copyedited and formatted, it needs a once-over to check for any residual errors from the previous editing phases, or any new errors introduced during formatting.

BETA READING & AUTHENTICITY READING

Beta reading gauges readers' reactions before publication. Authenticity reading checks for any wording that may not align with the situation or character you're trying to portray.

NONFICTION

BOOKS, ESSAYS, WEB CONTENT, MARKETING MATERIAL

Whether you need help tweaking a true crime book, finding your voice in your memoir, perfecting a marketing piece, or writing a self-help or how-to article, professional editing will help convey your intended meaning to your target audience. Please select one of my services below or contact me with your ideas.

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COPYEDITING

This service includes traditional copyediting, or "language only" editing. I tidy up spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style and raise queries for issues that require the author's attention.

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

You have the first draft of a manuscript, but you feel stuck. Are your scenes and chapters organized logically? Is your theme communicated effectively? A structural edit can answer these questions and more.

NOT SURE?

Let me help!

LINE EDITING

Concerns itself with questions of style; for example, deep fact-checking and suggestions for flow, structure, and rephrasing awkward passages. Includes copyediting.

PROOFREADING

Once your manuscript has been copyedited and formatted, it needs a once-over to check for any residual errors from the previous editing phases, or any new errors introduced during formatting.

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PACKAGES

For authors wanting to invest in multiple services, I offer custom packages at a discounted rate.

REFERRAL DISCOUNT

For each successful referral, you get 10% off your next investment from me. You can get an infinite number of referral discounts! Just tell your friends to mention my name when they submit my contact form.

RETURNING CLIENTS

Repeat clients receive a 10% discount off their next project's total.

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