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I specialize in working with new and emerging fiction writers. My mission is helping you move beyond the “let the editor fix it” approach by teaching you to get under the hood of their own stories. I’m looking for writers who are genuinely committed to deepening their storytelling craft with every manuscript.
I work with writers from all over the world; when editing, I work in American or British English. Payments are accepted in US dollars.
I may not be the ideal coach or editor for you if …
- You’re writing in a category or genre I don’t currently work with: self-help, nonfiction, and academic books; children’s fiction, including Middle Grade (MG) and Young Adult (YA) (I recommend the Good Story Company); generational or family sagas; coming-of-age stories; literary fiction and fiction outside the classic Western/Aristotelian storytelling tradition; memoir; screenplays (I recommend Jeff Lyons at StoryGeeks); and short stories, including linked short stories or vignettes.
- You’re not open to deep feedback, substantial revision, and more writing. Story development requires breathing room to produce work with depth and complexity.
- You’re primarily seeking motivation and accountability. My work is the best fit for writers who already have a fire lit beneath their creative burners.
- You’re seeking editing strictly for the writing. My first priority for every book is a compelling story.
- You’re looking for bargain services. While I can’t quote you a project rate until I’ve seen your manuscript and know more about your work, I can tell you that a full edit won’t be a few hundred dollars.
- You’re committed to publishing or querying within a few weeks or months. If you’re seeking a minor cleanup and quick win, I’m not the fit for your project.
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I work only with writers I believe I can help reach specific writing, editing, and publishing goals. This initial questionnaire helps me get a feel for your book project and how I can best support you.
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