This includes broad-strokes feedback on plot, characterization, pacing, and more. You’ll receive a detailed editorial letter, and a one-hour phone or video call to discuss, to be scheduled after you’ve received your assessment.

A thorough evaluation of your novel, including a detailed editorial letter and in-manuscript notes. Developmental edits focus on big-picture elements (conflict, stakes, plot, character, pacing, etc.) and will include both broad and detailed notes on how to revise your story to make it the best it can be.

Stuck in the query trenches but not sure what’s wrong? Get professional feedback from someone who spent more than a decade on the acquisitions side of the business. The below services can be booked separately or together, as part of a package.

· Query letter only: Send me your query letter and I will provide written feedback. This includes minor line edits and feedback on your chosen comps, the structure of your letter, and your story pitch.

· Synopsis review: I will read and review your synopsis with an eye for what editors and agents are looking for, and provide written feedback in the margins.

· First pages review: The first chapters of your book are essential, whether you’re targeting agents/editors or self-publishing. Send them to me and I will read and provide written feedback in the form of margin comments and light line edits.

An essential part of the editing process, line edits are a sentence-by-sentence review of your work, with a focus on sentence structure, blocking, repetition, etc. I will mark up your manuscript using Track Changes in Microsoft Word (both the in-line edit feature and the comments feature), noting where things are working and what changes I’d suggest you make. Sample edits are available for this service.

Looking to pick an industry professional’s brain about writing, publishing, or both? Book me for a one-hour chat! At $75 CAD an hour, this is a cost-effective way to get started. No advance work needed.

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