SERVICES/see fees
Romantic Fiction is my specialty. I also edit Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Mystery, and Young Adult novels.
I adjust my focus according to your wishes and your manuscript’s needs. I push my clients to be their best!
Content Edit
In a content edit, I include extensive in-manuscript commentary, line edits as needed, and a comprehensive edit report. My approach is not only to identify issues and opportunities but also to explain my reasoning and offer possible solutions. I use the “track changes” and “comment” features in MS Word to point out specific issues.
Areas I address:
• plot logic
• character development
• backstory
• conflict and goals
• pacing and structure
• metaphors and themes
• story arc
• turning points
• tone
• sexual tension
• dialogue
• world-building
• point of view
Incidental to my content examination, I will note and correct copy errors if I spot them as I read. Often I spot a lot.
Two-Stage Edit
In a Two-Stage Edit, I provide both a content edit and a post-revision copy edit. In Stage 1, I focus on content advice and begin the copy-edit process. In Stage 2, I complete the copy edit and address lingering content issues. This holistic approach allows for improvements at each stage, taking your manuscript to the next level.
Hybrid Edit
In a Hybrid Edit, I address content improvements and copy issues simultaneously. All comments are made in-manuscript, with an eye toward input being pointed and adding a higher level of polish to a story the author is already confident about. It can often reveal hidden issues and plot holes.
Copy Edit
In a Copy Edit, I focus on the technical aspects of the manuscript and include line edits as needed.
Areas I address:
• grammar
• punctuation
• word usage
• spelling
• mechanics of style
• detail and description consistency
• world-building consistency
• awkward phrasing
• repetitive language
• clarity
• timeline
• minor fact checking
*As references, I use The Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition) and the Merriam-Webster subscription service.