I will provide beta reading, manuscript analysis, and developmental editing

I am the Editor and Director of Hornblower Press, providing editorial services and traditional publishing for fiction and memoirs. My aim is to support authors in bringing their vision to life in a collaborative way that engages readers to the fullest extent possible.

I offer a range of services, from beta reading, to manuscript analysis, to a full developmental edit. You can choose any combination of services, tailored to your needs, including:

• Developmental Editing
• Manuscript Analysis
• Substantive Editing
• Line Editing
• Beta Reading
• Available for both British and American English

Feedback types include:

• Book review focused on reader's experience
• Editorial Letter listing Strengths, Areas to Consider, and Next Steps
• Margin Comments with suggestions for better or more engaging phrasing
• In-text suggestions for clearer or more grammatically-correct language

All feedback focuses on providing authors with easily actionable suggestions that elevate their writing while providing the most immersive and satisfying experience for the reader.