Thorough, fast, reliable, and highly communicative. I am a published and represented American author, with ten years of experience in both the print and online publishing worlds. Writers who have come to me for editorial guidance have also gone on to land representation. <br /><br />Editorial Services:&nbsp;<br /><br />Substantive&nbsp;editing, copy editing, and proofreading.<br /><br />For novel writers, I apply a formula for developing the plot and character arc, eliminating loose ends that can deteriorate the structure. I will help you identify habits that weaken the writing, grammatical errors, words that invoke the wrong tone, and those tricky homophones. I also look for pacing issues, unclear or shaky character motive, and opportunities to enhance your overall world-building. <br /><br />For memoir/non-fiction writers, I still apply many of the editorial techniques as above, as there is still a story to tell! Even if it's your own life story, your reader will still need to see a rich character arc. I will help you identify grammatical errors, incorrect word usage, whiplash pacing, cliches, and bad habits.<br /><br />Above all, I will help you think of your future readers, which is what storytelling is all about!<br /><br />Looking for a literary agent? I can also take a look at your query letter and introductory pages.<br /><br />For content writers, I make sure the piece is on point, and that every word is used to its fullest potential for crisp and compelling storytelling.