The Write Direction Editing
I offer various levels of editing for fiction works. Clients include traditionally published authors as well as indie authors. I limit my work to novels and novellas that would be appropriate for the Christian market. If you have a book ready to be published, if your manuscript needs polishing before being sent to an agent or publisher, or if you have a selection to be edited for a contest, I can assist. I have worked closely with award-winning editors from major Christian publishers and am a member of The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors Network. I have served as an editor for numerous clients, some who have self-published and some who have been traditionally published. I also freelance for a publisher. My goal is to help you reach your goals. Together, we can get you going in the right direction to publication. CONTACT ME if you have any questions and for a detailed proposal and rate quote.
Fiction Editing Services Offered
1. Critiquing
A general overview of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses. Big picture problems will be identified and broad suggestions at improvements will be made, but nothing detailed will be offered.
2. Substantive Editing:
The following areas will be examined:
- development of each of the main characters
- flow, pacing and logic of the plot and identification of any plot holes
- setting, including appropriateness of the setting and setting description
- point of view
- conflict, including physical, emotional and spiritual conflict
Specific problems will not be fixed, but detailed suggestions will be made.
3. Line Editing:
Three types of line editing are offered:
- light editing: check for understandability as well as for inconsistencies
- moderate editing: includes the above as well as checking for redundancies, sentence clarity, word choice, and maintenance of voice
- in-depth editing: all of the above plus checking for consistency of mood and style, analysis of POV for each scene, and a style sheet
4. Developmental Book Editing:
In this situation, all of the above services are offered from the beginning of a project through several drafts. Some minor rewriting and basic research may be included as well.
5. Proofreading:
This is best done after the other levels of editing have been completed. It’s the final polish before submitting a manuscript. This would include looking for typographical errors, misspelled words, incorrect word usage, spacing, and so on.