editorial services for publishers and agents
The book biz can be crazy, but it’s also awesome. We get to share spectacular stories and a wealth of expertise with the world, one reader at a time. We hook an audience and tap emotions. Our work and the work of our clients (authors, professionals, those with passions bursting at the seams) has the power to change lives, ignite initiatives, and alter the course of mankind. That’s a powerful skill set we yield.
In a time of information overload, clarity is paramount. Our voices are only heard if readers pause to listen. The words we share must be humble yet strong, intriguing but clear, and well told. Some authors were born to tell their story. Others struggle to share what needs to be said. Most could use a little help.
What they really need is an editor.
Let me share my superpowers.
ghostwrite or total rewrite
Sometimes the message is there, but the words are getting in the way. A total rewrite is a major overhaul of existing work. It’s useful when you and your author have worked hard on a project but can’t get it right. Or, if your author has come to the conclusion that writing isn’t their gig, ghostwriting is the answer. Ghostwriting creates an entire book from scratch.
Let’s make it happen.
manuscript evaluations
Manuscript evaluations are developmental edits done in report form. They cover big-picture issues like theme, premise, structure, size, and a myriad of components that make the whole strong. Unlike developmental edits which take place within the manuscript using track changes tools, a manuscript evaluation results in a lengthy report used to self-edit, saving you and your author time and money.
This is the place to start if you have big-picture concerns.
developmental editing
Keeping 80,000 words in check is not an easy task. A developmental edit provides big-picture perspective (within the manuscript) in great detail, addressing issues such as theme, size, premise, structure, and voice, just to name a few. Track changes and comment tools allow the author to ponder suggestions at their personal pace.
It’s their story. Let’s make it a great one.
copy editing
This in-depth, line-by-line edit will not only cover spelling, punctuation, and grammar, it will zap clunky words, fix tense issues, correct sentence structure, fine-tune phrasing, flow, tone, and ensure format consistency. A copy edit happens after your author has revised their manuscript based on your professional feedback and you’re happy with the results.
We only get one shot to make an impression. Don’t mess it up.
proofreading
Your last set of eyes when you need to catch prior-to-publication spelling errors, format mishaps, and grammar faux pas. I’ll zap your typos before you spend a ton on printing and launching that book.
Need a proofreader? I’ve got four eyes out front and two in the back. Nothing gets past me.
gooey stuff between the sofa cushions
Sometimes what you need doesn’t sit well on the couch. It falls between the cushions. Need a developmental edit and copy edit combo? I’ve got you covered. Prefer a partial edit or partial manuscript evaluation to catch habits early? Great way to cut problems at the knees. Worried about the budget? Don’t worry, there are always options.
We’ll chat, look at the work, and decide how to tackle the issues together.
author coaching
Writing is a craft, a journey versus a destination. But your client doesn’t have to walk this road alone if you feel they need help. I will take their hand no matter where they are on the path, and guide them to meet their personal goals and the needs of your publishing firm or agency.
As a professional editor, I understand manuscripts. As an award-winning author, I’ve been in their shoes.
I sing your tune.
