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I will provide a report on the plotline of your manuscript
Gig Summary
Awardwinning and bestselling author who loves to see others succeed
I will give honest feedback on fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. I am an avid reader of all genres with an eye for detail. I have a degree in English literature and am an author in my own right. In...
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Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
I'll edit the plot of your manuscript and offer feedback in a general report on my overall opinion of your piece, which will include stylistic and plot-related feedback as well as suggestions for improvement.
I have a degree in English Literature and have a knack for getting a plot to flow to keep a reader's attention and tie off any loose ends. I am also a trained social scientist with a Master's degree in Social Anthropology. I am good with being able to identify points of improvement in fiction writing from this perspective, as well as having a background perfect for worldbuilding in the Fantasy and Sci-fi literary genres.
My editing times depend on how well self-edited the manuscript is. If it is difficult to read because of low English skills, I will take longer to work through the document.
I also offer more in-depth developmental editing as chapter-by-chapter and in-text commentary. These alternatives can be discussed after I've compiled the preliminary report to explore next steps and which service may benefit your manuscript best. Typically, chapter by chapter services range from $200-$400 and in-text commentary $500-$1200. These services require a custom offer.
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English
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FAQ
What is Developmental Editing?
Developmental or structural editing is a form of editing that focuses exclusively on the storyline. It eliminates plot holes, improve the story, fix loose ends, and strengthen character arcs. It should not be confused with line editing which focuses on grammar and the flow of each sentence.
What is a Developmental Editing Report?
The report is an overview of what works and which elements of structure, storyline, characterization, and themes require more work. The report outlines how much work that involves for me along with a quote for next steps to bring the manuscript up to its best possible story quality.
How does the quote work?
You get tailored pricing for the needs of your story. Sometimes, a story is well structured, and only needs some tweaks on character and themes. That can be done in a single round of editing. At other times, an overhaul of structure is required first. With the report, you get it all broken down.
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C cs_renton_ct
United States
The price of Astrid’s service is honestly mind-boggling to me, because the her constructive criticism, insight, and observations are so thorough and helpful, she’s worth much more. I would absolutely recommend her service to any writer and I hope to work with her on subsequent books. I was worried a...
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Astrid's report on my manuscript highlighted some major issues. No author want's to have to rewrite significant portions, but it is best to get issues on the table and addressed before spending money on edits, or worse, start getting negative reader feedback. Her critique was tactful, clear in what is...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Third time working with Astrid and (once again) she has provided thoughtful analysis with concrete suggestions on how to improve my manuscript. I find her very easy to work with and a clear communicator. I'll certainly use her again.
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?E 
ellwynautumn
United States
Astrid's feedback and suggestions are detailed and very well thought out.
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Astrid provides high quality feedback with examples, actionable suggestions, in several different dimensions. And all on time, with an easy to work with style. I will plan to send her all of the books in my series
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
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23 reviews for this Gig
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C cs_renton_ct
United States
The price of Astrid’s service is honestly mind-boggling to me, because the her constructive criticism, insight, and observations are so thorough and helpful, she’s worth much more. I would absolutely recommend her service to any writer and I hope to work with her on subsequent books. I was worried a...
$50-$100
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Astrid's report on my manuscript highlighted some major issues. No author want's to have to rewrite significant portions, but it is best to get issues on the table and addressed before spending money on edits, or worse, start getting negative reader feedback. Her critique was tactful, clear in what is...
$100-$200
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Third time working with Astrid and (once again) she has provided thoughtful analysis with concrete suggestions on how to improve my manuscript. I find her very easy to work with and a clear communicator. I'll certainly use her again.
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?E ellwynautumn
United States
Astrid's feedback and suggestions are detailed and very well thought out.
$200-$400
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?A andrew_platten
Canada
Astrid provides high quality feedback with examples, actionable suggestions, in several different dimensions. And all on time, with an easy to work with style. I will plan to send her all of the books in my series
$100-$200
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
