Manuscript Reviews & Editing
I specialize in developmental or substantive editing, which means I’m looking at the big picture of how a manuscript hangs together and works as a whole. I give you feedback on what is working well in your draft (we all need to know our strengths so we can build on them) and give practical suggestions on how you can improve any weaker points. This includes the structure, narrative arc, character development, and many other aspects of writing craft.
Here are some books that I’ve worked on for publishers and for private clients
See what my writer clients say about working with me.
If you are working on a novel, memoir, prescriptive nonfiction / self-help or other nonfiction book, or if you write write short stories or nonfiction essays, and you’d like honest, supportive feedback or to discuss strategies on marketing for publication, email me to see if we’d be a good fit in working together.
I also offer a Query Letter Review Package to help with your query letters to agents and editors.
Personal Coaching for Writers
I work as a private coach for writers, according to their needs. I give expert feedback on their work and help with:
→ Overcoming writer’s block and motivation to keep on track
→ Craft issues and narrative development
→ Marketing and queries to publishers and agents
I only take on a few coaching clients at a time, and only if I feel I can offer good service to match the writer’s needs. Most writers come via referrals from previous clients, but even if you haven’t been referred to me, drop me an email and tell me what kind of writing you do, what you want to achieve, and what kind of support you’re looking for.
Or see my Get Fired Up Coaching Package of individual coaching calls and critique.