Editorial Services

Unlock Your Story: Global Developmental Edit

The first step in any collaboration, a global developmental edit is the best way to make sure your story is working on every level and the one that most closely mirrors the traditional editing process. I’m trained to spot exactly what is holding your story back, from pacing to plot issues to character drive—then work with you to fix it in a way that will dazzle readers and agents. This comprehensive edit includes a 5-10 page global memo, detailed notes within the manuscript to help you know exactly how to work the global notes in on a micro level, as well as an hour-long brainstorming phone call after you've taken everything in, so we can figure out how to solve any outstanding issues together. We’ll work together to unlock your unique hook, tighten pacing, nail down character motivation and most importantly: avoid the pitfalls that can have agents and editors saying no.

Ace Your Revision: Book Coaching

Some clients also elect to add book coaching as they work through the edit, so I can be on-hand to continue to brainstorm solutions and tackle any plot- or character-problems as they come up. Typically what that looks like is phone calls, either on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis, depending on the client's schedule and goals with the edit.

Get Ready for Submission: Query Letter Consults

Once you feel you’re ready to submit, I can work with you to craft an agent-hooking query letter that highlights both the strengths of your novel and yourself as a writer—and positions it uniquely in the market with intriguing comps.