After working closely on a book and re-reading the manuscript several times during the developmental stages of the creative process, writers often struggle when it comes time for the editing process. As they start revisions, the story may no longer surprise them, the characters feel too familiar, the pacing too slow. They may even let doubt set in and question the quality of the entire work, believing no one will ever want to read their book. For even the most experienced writers, it becomes a challenge to see the most obvious problems in the plot, pinpoint contradictions to previous statements, or even notice where a paragraph has continued too long.

I offer content editing for writers who seek professional aid as they rethink and refine their novels. I provide constructive criticism to help writers recognize the strengths and weaknesses in their manuscripts. By offering new insight into how to improve the manuscript, I enable writers to focus their attention on necessary revisions and continue forward with preparing novels for submission or self-publication. 

Partial Book Consults

Receive advice on your early chapters to set up your novel for success.

Many writers reveal most of their weaknesses within the first few chapters of their manuscript and then continue to repeat them for the rest of the book. This pared-down budget option provides writers with an amended novel consult in which I review the first 25-100 pages. After you’ve revised the manuscript, you may resubmit those pages or send the next set of chapters for more editing and feedback. Every partial novel consult comes with detailed, typed endnotes providing suggestions for revision and further development.

This is a great option for writers who are in the beginning stages of a novel and want some immediate feedback, or for writers with a complete manuscript who only have the resources for a shorter, more economical review of their work.

Editorial feedback for Partial Book Consults will be given using the Track Changes and Comments feature in Microsoft Word and emailed to the writer. Of course, exceptions can be made upon special request.

Investment: $0.022/word.

A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a consult. Deposit will be applied to your total on the day of your appointment. 

Full Book Consults

Get a thorough critique on your completed manuscript. I’ll help your novel shine.

For the writer who is ready for comprehensive feedback about a completed manuscript, I offer the full novel consult in which I read and offer a thorough critique on everything from character development and narrative arc to pacing, scene, description, dialogue, and word choice. I also focus on making sure that the first fifty pages work to draw a reader into the story, a key component of any book. Finally, I evaluate what genre you’re working in and ensure you have the right audience in mind. Every full novel consult comes with detailed, typed endnotes providing suggestions for revision and further development.

Editorial feedback for Full Book Consults will be given using the Track Changes and Comments feature in Microsoft Word and emailed to the writer. Of course, exceptions can be made upon special request.

Investment: $0.022/word.

A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a consult. Deposit will be applied to your total on the day of your appointment. 

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Writing Career Consults

Feel confident in your next step as an author. I’ll share my extensive knowledge of the publishing industry. 

For many writers, navigating a writing career can be just as difficult as finishing a manuscript. Questions crop up, such as: Should I self-publish? Should I sell my book as a memoir or fiction? Is the advice I received back in 2005 still relevant? Questions like these keep writers awake at night—and could hold them back from boosting their career.

Save time, research and worry by booking a writing career consult with a professional who can share custom, relevant and success-driving information. You can ask me anything related to works-in-progress, publishing and career planning and get straightforward answers. All it takes is a one-hour session to set you on the right path.  

Within 48 hours of purchase, I will email you to schedule your call.