You benefit from me reading your entire manuscript and seeing the full scope of your story, but because I can work more quickly than if I was making notes on every single page, your investment is cut in half. To do this, I omit the comprehensive line editing and proofreading on the manuscript itself, and instead cite examples from your work to create teaching points on character, voice, plot, and other major craft considerations. This option combines all the craft feedback aspects of my normal editorial services, but condenses the feedback into a 10-12-page document that summarizes my main findings. I offer the following scope of editorial services, with an editorial package for every skill level and need. Haven’t you always wanted in-depth feedback from a publishing gatekeeper? Make this the manuscript that changes everything. A synopsis usually only applies to novels rather than picture books, but a query is necessary for all manuscripts. As an added bonus, feedback on your query letter and synopsis (if you have one, up to four double-spaced pages) is, of course, included with every edit. Here I will provide a written map for how best to proceed after you receive your feedback.Ī Query Letter and Synopsis Consultation. Sometimes the task of revising a novel seems daunting. I will brainstorm next steps for you, like an editor or agent would, to help guide you in your revision. I might also suggest comparative titles for you to read or other books in the same vein that will help you continue your education. I’ll analyze your project’s potential success in the market and help you avoid any pitfalls. A complete line edit is included with the Full Manuscript Edit and the 100-Page Edit, but there are even some margin notes included with the Reader Report. You will see notes on every page of your manuscript… that means an extremely close read and hours of my undivided attention. A micro approach with careful, page-by-page notes in your manuscript on sentences, structure, syntax, word choice, as well as any copyedits to address clarity, typos and other common issues. A macro, bird’s eye approach to how your story works as a book.įeedback on the sentence level. You will get detailed notes on all the major components of your novel: character, tension, stakes, dramatic arc, plot, voice, imagery, setting.
With both novel and nonfiction manuscript services, these benefits are included with all of my novel editorial services, no matter how many pages we work on together: I am well-versed in novel editing for all categories and genres. I’ll work with you to inspire a stronger manuscript, a more confident writer, and clearly-defined next steps for your revision. I will provide in-depth, honest and compassionate guidance for your fiction project, with a practical, get-down-to-business bent. Give yourself the best possible chance for success and publication.
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