You’re shaping an idea or working through an unfinished draft. These services build momentum, clarify your path, and help you finish confidently.
What it is:
A high-level, strategic assessment of your completed manuscript that identifies its biggest strengths and the key areas to improve. Think of it as your revision launchpad — giving you the clarity and direction you need before you dive into edits. You’ll get an outside perspective from an experienced story editor, helping you see your book the way an agent, publisher, or reader will.
Deliverables:
A 5-7 page written report highlighting what’s working and why it’s engaging readers
3–5 top-priority recommendations that will have the greatest impact on your story
Clear, actionable next steps to guide your revision without overwhelming you
Suggestions for tools, resources, or techniques that can help address the issues we’ve identified
Best for:
Writers with a complete draft who feel “too close” to see it objectively and want a clear, motivating plan for the next stage of revision.
Turnaround:
10-14 business days after I begin work on your project.
What I’ll need:
Your full manuscript (Word or Google Doc), your genre, target audience, comparable titles, and a short note about your biggest concerns or questions.
What to expect:
This is not a line-by-line edit — it’s a bird’s-eye view that shows you how your story is functioning as a whole. You’ll finish with a manageable, prioritized plan so you can focus your time and energy on the changes that will matter most.
What it is:
An in-depth editorial partnership designed to take your manuscript from solid draft to polished story. We’ll dig deep into your story’s structure, pacing, character arcs, and thematic threads, identifying exactly where the narrative shines and where it needs strengthening. You’ll get a detailed, step-by-step revision plan and a follow-up call to discuss it all, so you never have to guess your next move.
Deliverables:
A 12–15 page editorial report analyzing all key storytelling elements — premise, stakes, structure, pacing, character development, and worldbuilding (if applicable)
A prioritized Revision Road Map with specific steps to address plot issues, deepen emotional impact, and tighten your story flow
Concrete scene-level suggestions for improvement where they’ll make the most difference
A 60-minute follow-up call to review the feedback, answer questions, and refine your plan
Recommendations for targeted craft resources or exercises based on your unique needs
Best for:
Writers with a completed draft who want comprehensive, professional-level feedback before querying agents, self-publishing, or entering contests. Ideal if you know your story is strong but sense it could be more powerful with focused revision.
Turnaround:
2–3 weeks after I begin work on your project.
What I’ll need:
Your full manuscript (in Word or Google Docs), genre, target audience, comparable titles, and a short note about your goals and concerns.
What to expect:
This is the most detailed growth-stage service I offer — you’ll finish with a clear, personalized plan for revising your book, complete with specific scene and character adjustments that will bring your vision to life. You’ll have both the insight and the roadmap to execute your next draft with confidence.
What it is:
A focused, chapter-by-chapter review of your manuscript that pinpoints weak scenes, plot holes, and pacing issues before they can undermine your story. This is about making sure every scene has a clear purpose, moves the plot forward, and keeps the reader fully engaged. You’ll get specific, actionable recommendations so you can revise with precision.
Deliverables:
A chapter-by-chapter audit document detailing what’s working and where improvement is needed
Notes on scene purpose, emotional stakes, tension, and flow within each chapter
Recommendations for cutting, condensing, or expanding scenes to improve pacing
Suggestions for restructuring sequences so events unfold in the most compelling order
Identification of plot holes or inconsistencies that need attention
Best for:
Writers with a complete draft who want to refine their story’s rhythm, eliminate filler, and ensure every scene earns its place in the book. Especially useful before diving into line edits or polishing, so you’re not wasting time perfecting scenes that may still need structural changes.
Turnaround:
10–14 business days after I begin work on your project.
What I’ll need:
Your full manuscript (in Word or Google Docs), your genre, target audience, and any specific pacing or structure concerns you’ve noticed.
What to expect:
By the end of the process, you’ll know exactly which scenes to keep, which to adjust, and which to cut — and why. You’ll walk away with a clear revision path that tightens your story, sharpens momentum, and keeps readers turning pages.
What it is:
A deep-dive into your characters’ motivations, conflicts, and growth to ensure every arc feels authentic, emotionally resonant, and true to your story’s themes. We’ll examine how your characters’ internal journeys drive the plot, how consistent they are across the manuscript, and where their development could be richer or more nuanced.
Deliverables:
A 4–6 page report focused entirely on your characters and their arcs
Feedback on each major character’s motivation, goal, and conflict — and how these evolve through the story
Notes on emotional depth, believability, and how well each character supports the overall theme
Suggestions for strengthening relationships, tension, and dialogue authenticity
Recommended adjustments or additions to keep character growth aligned with plot momentum
Best for:
Writers who want to ensure their characters aren’t just moving through the plot but are shaping — and being shaped by — it. Ideal if readers have said your story is “good” but they didn’t feel deeply connected to the characters.
Turnaround:
7–10 business days after I begin work on your project.
What I’ll need:
Your full manuscript (in Word or Google Docs), a short character list with descriptions, and any particular concerns you have about character depth or consistency.
What to expect:
You’ll finish with a clear understanding of how each major character can become more engaging, layered, and memorable. This feedback will help you create characters that feel like real people readers can root for, worry about, and remember long after the last page.
Fill out the form below to request your chosen service. I’ll review your project details and be in touch within 2 business days with available start dates. Once we confirm the schedule, you’ll receive an invoice — for the full amount if your project begins within 14 days, or for a deposit if your start date is further out. Your booking is secured once payment is received.