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Perhaps you're a first time author who wants to brainstorm ways in which to fill a plot hole. Maybe you're a seasoned writer who wants an editor to catch rogue grammar in your manuscript. Or it could be that you're just not sure your fictional world is really coming to life as it should.

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While getting pen to paper is a great step in the right direction, the life cycle of your book doesn't end there. Whether you're planning to self-publish or go down the traditional publishing route and find an agent to represent you, your book will always benefit from some professional editorial support. The market is extremely competitive, and you want to make sure you've done all you can to ensure your book gets the attention it deserves.


I am happy to tailor a bespoke package based on your needs, with a discount for combining multiple services.

My Professional Services

manuscript appraisal

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You can get a manuscript appraisal at any point during the writing process: if you’ve just started writing and want to know if your story has potential; if you’re halfway through and want to make sure you’re on the right track; or if you’ve finished the manuscript and want professional advice on how to move forward.

 

A manuscript appraisal gives you the following:
 

  • A clear, constructive and honest opinion of your work-in-progress or completed novel

  • Assessment of the key elements and strengths/weaknesses

  • Suggestions on ways to improve the manuscript

  • An assessment of the manuscript’s market potential

Development editing
 

Development editing is for authors who want a professional editor to give a lot of love and attention to their manuscript. A development edit looks at the big picture, examining your novel in terms of content and structure.

 

Development editing looks at a range of things, including:
 

  • The strength of your characterisation

  • The use of narrative voice and point of view

  • Pacing and timing

  • Consistency in your fictional world

  • The structure and details of your plot

 

As part of the development edit, you will receive:

 

  • A detailed annotation of your whole manuscript using comments/tracked changes

  • An editorial report exploring in detail the strengths/weaknesses of your manuscript and ways to move forward

copy & line editing


This is for the stage when you are ready to fine-tune your manuscript. You’re happy with the ‘big picture’ of the novel, but want attention on the crafting of sentences and paragraphs. Some editors make a distinction between copyediting and line editing, but I believe they go hand in hand and so include them as one package.

 

Copyediting involves:
 

  • Correcting grammar

  • Checking syntax

  • Examining flow

  • Ensuring correct terminology is being used

  • Rewriting sentences for clarity

  • Ensuring consistency

  • Tense checking

  • Point-of-view consistency

new author offer

I am currently offering a free, zero-obligation sample edit. Please get in touch if you are interested!

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