Editing for Authors
I began my career as a writer and I know from first-hand experience how painful the editing process can be. When you have spent months, or even years, pouring your heart into a piece of writing, handing it over to someone to go through it with a red pen is excruciating.
The craft tells us we need to have a thick skin, to be resilient to feedback, to ‘kill your darlings’ – but I think it’s about time that we reframe the editing process.
Would you like to strengthen your work? To gain insights that will help make it even better? To work collaboratively with someone rather than having your work hacked apart and then sent back to you? Perfect, you are just the sort of person I want to work with.
Elevate Your Writing
I offer a comprehensive editing service designed to transform your draft into a publishable manuscript.
Developmental Editing:
I’ll delve deep, providing feedback on plot, character development, structure, and overall flow. This service includes a chapter-by-chapter look at conflict, structure, character arc, world-building, and more. I create a book map and even note my questions at each point, so you can see what a reader is thinking at each stage. We’ll work together to strengthen your narrative core and ensure your story resonates with readers.
Line Editing:
We’ll refine your prose, ensuring your writing is clear, concise, and engaging. I’ll catch common issues like head-hopping, overwriting, ‘stage direction’, missing or over-worked beats, and more. I can help you to correctly define chapter breaks, look at rhythm and tense in your writing, and even check for conscious language and stereotyping.
Tailored Editing Services
Every manuscript is unique, and every writer has different needs. I offer a flexible approach, catering my services to your specific requirements. My goal isn’t simply to fix errors; it’s to empower you as a writer. I’ll provide clear, actionable feedback with detailed explanations, helping you learn and grow throughout the editing process.
What You Can Expect:
I offer a comprehensive editing service designed to transform your draft into a publishable manuscript.
Experienced Editor:
With a proven track record of success, I possess the expertise to guide you towards a professional, polished manuscript.
Collaborative Approach:
I believe in open communication and work closely with you to ensure your vision is realised and your voice is maintained.
Comprehensive Style Sheet:
Whichever editing service you choose, I will document all major editorial decisions taken during the editing process in a document suitable for publishers, proofreaders, and for reference when your novel is part of a series.
By investing in professional editing you can strengthen your writing, and learn how to improve your craft.
Get in touch today for a free consultation and let’s discuss how I can help.
Editors are the cavalry. They’re the ones who come in and save your life.
