Editing
I provide freelance editing and manuscript development services for short stories, novels, screenplays and synopses or outlines.
There are two editing services available: feedback and an in-depth edit.
I am open to editing other types of material or providing different editing services—such as manuscript assessments—but please contact me using the general form.
PLEASE NOTE: From May 2023, I will only be taking on a limited number of new clients.
Feedback
Who can order feedback?
Feedback is available to all short story and novel writers, screenwriters and all writers producing a synopsis or outline.
Who should order feedback?
This service is recommended for short story writers and novelists in the draft stages of producing a work and for screenwriters at any stage of the process.
What do you get?
Short story writers and novelists get in-text comments and emailed manuscript feedback. Screenwriters and writers of synopses or outlines receive emailed manuscript feedback.
The feedback will vary depending on the needs of your work, but might focus on structure, character, plot, story logic, originality, clarity, dialogue, point of view, general prose style and grammar. It will also include targeted suggestions for improving your manuscript.
What is the purpose of getting feedback?
Feedback will help you develop your work and make you aware of its strengths and weaknesses. It will give you guidance about how to take your manuscript to the next level.
How much does it cost?
Please select options to receive a quote.
In-depth edit
Who can order an in-depth edit?
Short story and novel writers can order an in-depth edit. Screenwriters who wish to order an in-depth edit should contact me first.
Who should order an in-depth edit?
This service is appropriate for writers whose work is at an advanced stage—that is, for writers who believe they have completed (or are close to completing) a final draft of their work.
What do you get?
Writers receive line edits, extensive in-text comments and emailed manuscript feedback. An in-depth edit will get your story working on all levels.
In addition to feedback, a manuscript edit will ensure that every line of prose and dialogue is as strong as possible.
What is the purpose of an in-depth edit?
This edit seeks to prepare your story or novel for submission to competitions, residency programs, publishers or agents.
How much does it cost?
Please select options to receive a quote.
NOTE: If I feel that an in-depth edit is inappropriate for your work, I will let you know as soon as possible after I receive your manuscript. You will receive feedback instead and a refund of the difference in fees.
In-depth edit
Who can order an in-depth edit?
Short story and novel writers can order an in-depth edit. Screenwriters who wish to order an in-depth edit should contact me first.
Who should order an in-depth edit?
This service is appropriate for writers whose work is at an advanced stage—that is, for writers who believe they have completed (or are close to completing) a final draft of their work.
What do you get?
Writers receive line edits, extensive in-text comments and emailed manuscript feedback. An in-depth edit will get your story working on all levels.
In addition to feedback, a manuscript edit will ensure that every line of prose and dialogue is as strong as possible.
What is the purpose of an in-depth edit?
This edit seeks to prepare your story or novel for submission to competitions, residency programs, publishers or agents.
How much does it cost?
Please select options to receive a quote.
NOTE: If I feel that an in-depth edit is inappropriate for your work, I will let you know as soon as possible after I receive your manuscript. You will receive feedback instead and a refund of the difference in fees.
Editing packages
Please contact me if you’re interested in starting to write a short story, novel or screenplay with my help, if you’d like to book in multiple rounds of editing, or if you’d like any other editing service. Discounts may be available.
Testimonials
I’ve edited the work of published authors, screenwriters, journalists, biographers, MFA applicants, podcasters and aspiring writers. If you want to know if I’m the right editor for you, please take a look at what some of them have had to say.