Editing Services -
Let's sort the wood from the trees!
I love helping authors develop their stories and writing skills.
Sometimes it's hard to see the wood from the trees with your own work. If you need support and feedback which is honest, respectful and always kind, please take a look at the services I offer.
If you think I can help you or if you're not sure and have questions, do get in touch via the contact form below. I'd love to hear from you.
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“Write what will stop your breath if you don’t write.” ― Grace Paley
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"...make this pledge. No more holding yourself back. No more subscribing to others’ opinions of what you can and cannot achieve." ― Bonnie Garmus
Genres I Edit
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1. Children's books including Chapter Books, Middle Grade (8-12) and YA, but not picture books.
2. Crime - Police Procedural or Cosy Crime but nothing too dark or violent.
2. I cover some Non-Fiction so let me know know what you're writing.
3. I don't cover romance, horror (I'm a total wimp) or sci-f
1. Idea Development Session - 45 Mins
I am a huge ideas person! That's why I love writing books so I can capture them all. If you have an idea for a book but you're not sure where to go with it or how to take it forwards - let's chat!
Fill in my one page template and send it to me before we chat on Zoom and we'll spend 45 minutes brain-storming and expanding your idea.
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You'll leave full of energy for your story and an actionable list of next steps to take you forward.
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£60
3. In-Line Manuscript Edit
I will read your entire manuscript and comment line by line as I read. This will also come with a report summarising key areas for development, suggestions for next steps and I will comment regarding genre and market.
I won’t copy edit or proofread (different skill-sets) but will suggest ways to polish your writing if need be.
This is based on books of 70,000 words. I can adjust the cost based on word count.
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£595
5. Follow-up Zoom Chat
30 mins
If you have questions after receiving your feedback - let's chat. Talking through feedback can be really helpful and supportive. This would be via zoom and available up to six weeks after receiving an In-Line or Developmental Edit report.
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£25
2. Developmental Edit - Full Manuscript
I will read your entire manuscript and write a detailed report that covers key structural aspects: pacing, character arcs, dialogue, plot, setting and style.
I’ll comment on the genre and the market for your book.
This is based on books of 70,000 words but I can adjust the cost based on word count.
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£390
4. Submission Package Review
I’ll read and review the first three chapters of your novel, submission letter, and synopsis. I’ll provide in-line feedback on each document and a one-page summary of my comments regarding your documents.
This is based on chapters up to 10,000 words in total.
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£95
6. Monthly Mentoring
45 min sessions
If you need someone to keep you accountable, cheer you on or help you work through tricky plot issues and feedback on your writing, I have a few slots available for mentoring.
This can be for 5 or 10 month chunks and includes a monthly 45 min call to discuss your progress. I can help with story planning and I’ll review a max of 10,000 words of your manuscript per session.
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£75 per session
Courses and Training
Honing My Craft
I'm a graduate of the highly regarded Golden Egg Academy for children's authors and I thrived on their detailed and rigorous development process.
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I have attended many craft development courses, notably John Yorke's Advanced Story Structure for Multi-Protagonist Series. I love structure!
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I've written 8 books, starting my ninth, and over the last fifteen years have read, reviewed and fed back on writer friends' novels and worked with them on various projects.
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I understand that writing is very personal and I will always give you kind, respectful feedback which you can put into action. Where your writing is wonderful, I'll let you know that too!
My Top Writing Tips and Craft Books
You ARE a WRITER (Oh yes you are!)
It took me a long time to give myself permission to be a writer, to call myself an author. I had to work hard on my mindset and break through this barrier. You don't need permission. If you feel like you do, have it from me, you are a writer! The world needs your work and to benefit from your unique perspective.
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Craft Book - Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg