EDITING AND COACHING
If you're here, you know it's important to get your manuscript edited, which is great! That means you're treating your writing as seriously as we will.
What you need to figure out now is which of our services below is the right one for you. If you're not sure even after you've read the description, feel free to send us a message. We can hop on Zoom for a (free) 15-minute consultation and talk about your options.
We work with writers of all genres and levels, and we'll make sure you get the right person for your book.
THE REVELATION PACKAGE
(also known as line editing and has nothing to do with the Bible)
We named this package after a quote from Michael Lee that really gets to the heart of what we offer to our clients: "The first draft reveals the art; revision reveals the artist." Our goal is to clear away any clutter and noise in your sentences and paragraphs to get to the core of your voice.
The Revelation Package is best for more seasoned writers who don't need help with structural issues and just need an experienced pair of eyes to catch errors and keep each line crisp.
As you can imagine, rates vary according to manuscript, so send us a message below with the contact form to get started!
THE SYNAPSES PACKAGE
(also known as developmental editing and no electrodes are involved)
Named after S. Kelley Harrell's quote "A good editor doesn't rewrite words, she rewires synapses," the Synapses Package is all about brain surgery—in the metaphorical sense, of course. Don't accept surgery from people who didn't go to medical school.
The Synapses Package starts with an initial editorial memo that breaks down your manuscript and offers you experienced analysis. We'll flag any problems and offer workable solutions for issues including structure, plot, dialogue, voice, and character development.
If you're a new writer who needs a lot of guidance, we'll help you build outlines and writing goals, just like your own personal MFA program (but you won't have to go in debt).
After we go through the revision process, we'll give your manuscript a final edit just to make sure that you shine through in every line.
If this sounds like what you're looking for, send us a message and let's have a (free) 15-minute chat on Zoom!
Thank you very much to Doretta . . . it was extremely helpful and exceeded my expectations! I am very grateful for the insightful comments that Doretta made for me, and I especially appreciate the fact that she went beyond her service and left comments on my entire submission. Doretta did a fantastic job, truly.
A. N.
I never thought the [developmental editing] process would be so long and challenging, and I have a newfound respect for the work of writing now. Thank you so much, Maloy. I really appreciate you. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help and guidance.
Rojin K. (Writer)
Contact us now to talk about how we can help you with your writing! We also offer a free 15-minute consultation through Skype, Zoom, or WhatsApp.