Whether you’re an indie author ready for the next phase in the writing process or you’re already deep into writing a series and want a second set of eyes on your work, I’m excited to help you take your story to the next level. The genres I focus on include:
fantasy
romance
historical fiction
memoir
contemporary
gothic
Learn more about my services below.
Beta Reading
Beta readers are individuals who read works of fiction or creative nonfiction and tell the author what works and what doesn’t in their manuscript. While this was traditionally unpaid, there are beta readers who now charge for this service. If a beta reader requires payment, make sure they will provide you with more than just informal feedback.
My paid beta reading service includes:
- one read-through
- a two- to four-page report addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- resource pages that define common problems found during a a beta read and how to fix them
- in-line comments highlighting major grammatical or spelling errors
Manuscript Evaluation
A manuscript evaluation, also called an editorial assessment or manuscript critique, falls somewhere between beta reading and developmental editing. This service is ideal for authors who have had informal beta readers and want some professional input or those who aren’t ready for a full developmental edit just yet. My manuscript evaluation includes:
- one read-through
- five- to seven-page report addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- resource pages that define common problems found during a manuscript evaluation and how to fix them
- in-line comments corresponding to the issues noted in the report
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors (can be waived)
Line Edit
Line editors edit a story line-by-line. They focus on a story’s style, readability and clarity. My line edits include:
- one read-through
- in-line comments and suggestions
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors
- call via Zoom (or over the phone, if preferred) to review any comments, changes, and suggestions
Developmental Edit
Developmental editors perform a thorough review of story elements and provide advice on how to improve plot holes, dialogue issues, poor characterization, and any other problems they’ve identified. My developmental editing package includes:
- two read-throughs
- 10- to 30-page editorial letter addressing issues, such as plot, pacing, character development, etc.
- individualized resource guide that describes the most common issues discovered in your manuscript and the steps you can take to fix them
- in-line comments corresponding to the issues noted in the editorial letter and brief suggestions to improve them
- in-text corrections for major grammatical and spelling errors (can be waived)
- call via Zoom (or over the phone, if preferred) to review the editorial letter and answer any questions you may have