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SERVICES FOR AUTHORS Prepare Your Manuscript for Publication Each year, I prepare up to a dozen books for publication in genres ranging from memoir to fantasy and sci-fi to YA and children's books, self-help, and inspirational handbooks. I go through each manuscript line by line, correcting for grammar, spelling and word use, tighten sentences when needed and expand them when the meaning is unclear. My goal is to make the book as accessible as possible to readers, while maintaining the author's voice. I'll give you notes in the comment pane of the manuscript and I'll include an editorial letter explaining why I made many of the changes, with specific, actionable suggestions to make the book better. Beyond the manuscript, I'll help you improve your craft as a writer. I recommend this service for writers who have taken the book as far as they can, and are ready for professional polishing and feedback. Initial conversation
I want to know your goals for the book, the problems or obstacles that worry you,your timetable, and your intended audience. Before we begin working together, I'll understand what you need and how I can help you. Author Review Final review
If necessary, I'll take another look at your work, reviewing any additional changes you may have made and format the book for submission.
Whether you've alread gone through the editing process with your book, or you're not ready for that phase of the process, you may prefer an editorial assessment to a full line and developmental edit. I'll read through your book, making copious notes, and send you a detailed letter, assessing the books stregnths and weaknesses, analyzing structure, tension, character development. Query Letter Review FAQI'm not ready for an edit. Can I just book a consultation? How soon will have an edited copy? Will the book still sound like me? Will I still be able to contact you after the project has been completed? How do I get in touch? PRICING AND TERMS Fees are based on word count.. Once we agree on terms, you'll receive a letter of agreement, and an invoice for half the fee. TESTIMONIALS
Historical novel
Three-part sci-fi series Joie was a pleasure to work with. Not only is she an exceptional proofreader, but she also pays attention to structural considerations and is able to elevate your work by making suggestions that do nothing but improve it. She was prompt and her communication skills are stellar. My manuscript is long, nearly 900 pages. The story is involved, and the characters complex and diverse. She was able to correct every logical inconsistency front to finish and make critical motivational observations that clarified and made for much easier reading. She will never steamroll your style. She made thousands of grammatical improvements and corrected tense and style issues of the most subtle kind with what I can only describe as editorial artistry. Enough of all that. Let me put it this way: if you can find a better editor, you just let me know.
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