The choice of an editor for your manuscript is extremely important. You've put a lot of time and effort into your work, and you need someone who will share your vision and help you polish your writing. Whether you've written an article, website content, a nonfiction book, or a novel, I've been where you are today. I have written and edited for almost every avenue of writing there is. My specialty is novels, but I've also edited many religious books, a true-life crime exposure, a huge variety of nonfiction books and articles, and even two cookbooks. Below, you can read reviews from a few of my clients.
My edits are combination of content and line editing, meaning I help you get the overall structure/plot of the book developed well, while also improving your sentences and overall writing (versus just checking for grammar, spelling, and so forth). Click here to see sample pages of my edits.
I don't have a set fee. After a decade and a half, I know all manuscripts are not equal and do not take equal time. I won't overcharge you for a manuscript that needs minimal work, nor will I rush through one that needs major work. I want you to have the best end result possible. Therefore, I must see the manuscript in order to evaluate it and set my fee.
Although no one can guarantee the success of any book, I will do my best to help you elevate your writing into a work you will be proud to present to the world. When possible, if I know of a publisher looking for a book like yours, I'll put a bug in their ear to see if they'll look at your finished product.
While editing, I will put your manuscript into proper format for submission to publishers. I do not format manuscripts for self-publishing. You will need a designer for that.
If you have to ask how much "heat" I'm willing to edit, I am not the editor for you. You can keep your body parts in your pants, thank you. I also do not edit horror, and although I can edit fantasy, I'm not your best choice for that genre.
I have very limited slots available, so not every manuscript sent is accepted for editing.
If you think I may be the right editor for you, and we'll talk about your project.