Developmental Editing

For the last decade, I’ve worked with authors to cross the finish line with their manuscripts. There are many reasons one needs this level of examination of one’s work. 

• Forest for the trees. A new critical eye to work with you on solving structural issues, plot holes, or making your characters jump off the page. 
• Agent submittable or publication-ready. 
• This is your baby – holding true to your vision while addressing hard-to-tackle challenges.

All issues will be addressed in detailed notes, and we’ll have a 90-minute work period to discuss my report and address your concerns. Unlike many who offer this service, I’m in for the long haul. While you work through your final draft, I’ll be there to act as a sounding board and companion. Let’s look at the big picture.

Prices on request. 

First Draft Coaching Program 

Writing a full-length book is an incredibly challenging feat, whether you’re an old word warrior or first time out of the gate. My unique program will get you to the beautiful words “the end.”

The program is a one-to-one series to take place over a year. There is no magic length of time it takes to write a book, which is why I have structured my system this way. This is not a one-size-fits-all workshop process; thus, no standard amount of time to write a full-length book. Whether this takes 12 weeks or 12 months, we’ll get this done, and I’ll be with you every step of the way. 

For a standard-length manuscript, the program fee is $2500/£1900

Chapter 1 Review 

Writers can get stuck in what I call ‘First Draft Limbo’, where the book’s beginning is rewritten repeatedly. This process can be defeating, keeping you from moving further into the manuscript.

Take your last pass with me, where we’ll spend an hour not only talking about the chapter but also developing your next steps forward in your writing journey. Post-conversation, you will receive written notes about my observations as well as what we’ve spoken about.  

$100/£75