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I will assess and critique your fantasy, horror, litrpg, or sci fi novel
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Hi, I'm Heather! I'm a fiction editor with a background in game design and narrative development. I specialise in developmental editing, helping authors strengthen structure, pacing, character arcs, w...
About this Gig
Hi! I'm Heather, a UK-based fiction editor specialising in speculative fiction, particularly horror and supernatural fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, fantasy, and LitRPG. I work with both UK and US books.
An editorial assessment comes in when your draft is complete but you may need or want some structural advice.
What I'll look at
I'll read your manuscript with the big picture in mind, focusing on:
- Structure and pacing
- Plot and continuity
- Character arcs and motivation
- POV and narrative consistency
- Worldbuilding
- Themes and emotional payoff
- What's working well and where the manuscript loses strength
- Missed opportunities or areas that could use further development
What you'll receive
You'll receive a multi-page editorial report mapping the strengths and weak points of your manuscript, along with clear revision priorities, developmental questions, thematic observations and character arc notes.
I'll also leave selective comments throughout the manuscript to highlight key examples, recurring patterns, confusion points or missed opportunities.
Language:
English
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Other
Genre:
Adventure
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Horror/ thriller
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Science fiction
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Fantasy
Audience :
General readers
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Teen / young adult
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Adult
Complexity level:
Simple / easy read
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Voice:
Narrative
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
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FAQ
What is an editorial assessment?
An editorial assessment is a big-picture evaluation of your manuscript. I’ll look at areas such as structure, pacing, plot, character arcs, POV, continuity, worldbuilding and themes, then bring my findings together into a detailed editorial report with clear priorities for revision.
What’s the difference between an editorial assessment and a developmental edit?
An editorial assessment focuses on identifying the bigger patterns and issues in your manuscript and giving you a clear roadmap for revision. A developmental edit goes further, with extensive comments throughout the manuscript giving you much more detailed, in-context guidance as you revise.
Do you use AI when assessing my manuscript?
No. Your manuscript will be read and assessed by me. I don’t use generative AI to read or analyse your work, generate editorial feedback, or write your report or manuscript comments. Your writing and ideas remain yours, and I won’t upload your manuscript to generative AI tools.
Will you tell me what’s working as well as what isn’t?
Yes! An assessment shouldn’t just be a list of everything that’s wrong. Knowing what’s already working is useful when revising too, particularly when there are strengths you can build on elsewhere in the manuscript.
Do you proofread or copy edit as part of the assessment?
No. This is a developmental-level assessment rather than a copy edit or proofread, so I’ll be focusing on the story rather than correcting every spelling, grammar or punctuation issue. I may flag recurring prose or language issues where they affect the manuscript more broadly.
My manuscript falls between your package word counts. What should I order?
Send me a message with your manuscript’s word count and I can create a custom offer based on the actual length. You don’t need to pay for an 80,000-word package if your manuscript is only 50,000 words!
Do you work with genres outside those listed?
Possibly! My main focus is horror and supernatural fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, fantasy and LitRPG, but I’m happy to consider adjacent speculative fiction. Send me a little information about your manuscript and I’ll let you know if I’m a good fit.
What are series development notes?
If your book is part of a planned series, I can also consider how it functions within the wider story. This can include ongoing character arcs, unresolved plot threads, continuity, setup for later books and whether this instalment feels satisfying while leaving room for what comes next.
