Story editing

for fantasy, science fiction

and everything speculative

Welcome

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I help speculative fiction writers revise and refine their stories, bringing their vision to life on every page.

Whether you write fantasy or science fiction, folklore or steampunk, you’re in the right place.

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Editing Services

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Manuscript Assessment

Get clarity on your book's strengths and weaknesses with an overview that sets you on the right path for revisions.

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Developmental Edit

A deep dive into all your large-scale story elements, from plot and character, to magic and technology, and everything in between. 

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First Chapter Critique

Assesses the effectiveness of your story's opening pages in creating interest, introducing characters and bringing readers into your world.

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Partial Manuscript Assessment

Fresh perspective for writers who are unsure if their story is working, which elements to keep, or how to wrap the whole thing up.

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“Your feedback and editorial letter have been a compass for me, guiding this revision. I'm very excited about the direction the book is now taking. It feels like it now has a much stronger through-line.

The feedback was really clear and easy to apply to the revisions. One of the most exciting parts of these revisions was creating that initial "status quo" for each character--that was such great advice--it unlocked so many rich opportunities.”

— Kevin Dally, The Ageless King

A Proud Member of

 
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