I offer editing services to writers at all levels, beginner to advanced, and all paths, self-published, hybrid, and traditionally published. I would love to help you look at both the big picture – plot, characterization, pacing, story, world-building – and the details - word choice, paragraph structure, figurative language, dialogue, narrative - to help you bring your book to the next level.
I focus on genre fiction, including science fiction and fantasy, romance, and mystery/thrillers, because that’s what I write and read. I’ve been active in these reader/author communities for many years, and understand the publishing environments, reader expectations, and literary conventions of these genres. I love sharing that in-depth knowledge with clients. I also have experience editing creative nonfiction and memoir.
I provide free consultations and offer competitive rates (determined after consultation and a thorough understanding of your project) for the following services:
Developmental editing: Do you need help with plotting, character development, pacing, world-building, building up the “sagging middle” of your book, or nailing that killer beginning or ending? Developmental editing - a focus on the “big picture” issues of your book - can help you solve these critical issues and more. My developmental editing service includes a full manuscript critique with a multi-page evaluation of the major issues to be fixed along with suggestions on how to fix them. I also offer a half-hour phone or Zoom consultation for any questions you may have after receiving the developmental edit.
Line Editing: Do you need help improving the impact of your writing and enhancing your unique voice and style? I offer line editing - going over your book line-by-line to strengthen word choice and paragraph structure for a manuscript that makes an impression on agents, editors, and readers alike. If you’ve been told that your concepts are great but your writing needs more polish, then a line edit may be the answer.
Coaching: Some writers find that talking out their writing problems with an experienced coach helps them solve difficult problems either in addition to, or instead of, traditional editing. I love to work with clients as a writing coach, providing advice and assistance on book projects and career issues on a recurring basis for either a half-hour or an hour at a time. We can meet over the phone or over Zoom, whichever works for you. I can help you with plotting problems, developing your characters, tackling tough world-building problems, discussing career issues, or any other writing-related topics of your choice. Rates are $75 per hour, $40 per half hour. Contact me through the form below to book your session.
Sensitivity Reading: I offer sensitivity reading in the following areas: PTSD, and C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, surviving natural disasters, sexual assault, childhood abuse, chronic illness (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue/ME), chronic migraines, disordered eating/fatness, and asexuality. I believe strongly in the value of thoughtful sensitivity reading and offer this service at a low rate to authors.
About Me: I’ve been an editor for several years, working with clients in romance, science fiction, thriller, fantasy, and other genres. I love to help authors bring out the best in their creative works. I offer my insights with kindness as well as precision because receiving feedback is never easy.
As a member of the Editorial Freelancer’s Association, I keep up to date in modern editorial practices and sharpen my skills through continuing education. I write fantasy and science fiction, often with a touch of romance. My first novel, Cast into Darkness, was an Amazon Top 50 Bestseller in Urban Fantasy. I am a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Romance Writers of America (PAN member), and Sisters in Crime.
Please contact me through the form below to discuss your project.