My Editing Services

I’m a freelance developmental editor and copyeditor with a keen eye for detail. I have an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. I love working with writers to strengthen and hone their fiction, taking each piece on its own merits and polishing it to a shine.

I especially love working on fantasy, romance, and stories with a deep sense of place.

Developmental Editing

Have you finished the first draft of your book? It’s time for a developmental edit so you can start your revision with clarity and new energy.  As part of this service, I’ll provide:

  • In-depth notes on your manuscript. I’ll cover all major story elements, including character, pacing, plot elements, worldbuilding, and voice.

  • An editorial letter with big-picture feedback.

  • A follow-up call to answer any of your questions and help you chart a path forward for your revision.

Line Editing

Is your story approaching its final form, but not quite there?

At this stage I edit for content, with detailed feedback provided throughout your manuscript via track changes. I’ll read for style, word choice, and consistency on a sentence-by-sentence level.

Copyediting

Are you nearly ready to query or self-publish your manuscript? This is the stage when you are least likely to catch your own errors—believe me, I’ve been there with my own writing.

I’ll go through your manuscript for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors word-by-word using track changes.