Editing Services for Fantasy & Romance

Copyediting

If you want me to go through your manuscript and fix the errors that could get in the way of a reader’s experience, you’ll want to consider copyediting. You are ready for this stage if all the big-picture elements are in place and will require no adjustment.

For a copyedit, I read each word carefully to make sure everything is correct and consistent. I’ll also point out any internal contradictions in the manuscript that could distract readers and pull them out of your story.

Developmental Editing

If you want help improving your story as a whole, you’ll need developmental editing. For many authors, this is the best place to start, whether you plan to self-publish or go the traditional route.

During a developmental edit, I’ll take a look at your characters, plot, worldbuilding, and other big-picture elements. I’ll give you guidance on how to fix any broader issues and improve your storytelling.

Editorial Assessment

If you want developmental feedback on a broader level and at a lower price point, an editorial assessment might be a good choice. This can work well prior to a full developmental edit or in place of one as a more affordable alternative.

An editorial assessment focuses on the same big-picture issues as a developmental edit (including characters, plot, and worldbuilding) but I present all feedback in a separate revision letter rather than as comments in the manuscript document.

Book Coaching

If you aren’t ready yet for a full manuscript edit, consider book coaching. I offer individual coaching sessions of 30-60 minutes in combination with a written assessment on a big-picture story level of either a section of your manuscript or a summary of your plans for the story.

Query Editing

If you’re planning to get published traditionally and want help putting your best foot forward with agents and publishers, you may be interested in query letter and synopsis editing. I offer this for free for novels I have edited and also offer it as a standalone service.

Blurb Editing

If you plan to self-publish and want help writing a great blurb that sells your story for you, consider blurb editing. I provide this for free for novels I edit, and I also offer it as a standalone service.

Amazon Keyword Research

I offer free keyword research for self-published novels I edit. This helps your novel come up in Amazon search results when prospective readers are looking for their next book and is a valuable part of your marketing strategy.