I will edit your flash fiction, short story, or novel

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

48 orders completed

I work with all genres and lengths

I have a Master's degree in Creative Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and I've been helping authors for years. I edit fantasy, flash, historical, literary, romance, sci-fi, speculative...
About this Gig

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I will find and fix:

  • Capitalization
  • Colons
  • Commas
  • Dashes
  • Fragments
  • Misspellings
  • Run-ons
  • Semicolons
  • Splices
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Tense Consistency
  • Typos


I will focus on:

  • Action
  • Characterization
  • Dialogue
  • Detail
  • Interiority
  • POV
  • Senses
  • Setting
  • Sound
  • Tone


I will stand back and look at:

  • Allies
  • Climax
  • Crossing the First Threshold
  • Dénouement
  • Enemies
  • Exposition
  • Falling Action
  • Meeting a Mentor
  • Plot Holes
  • Refusal of the Call
  • Resolution
  • Reward
  • Rising Action
  • Roadblocks
  • Tests
  • Themes


Every sentence should do multiple jobs.

Is there anything that could be cut for pace?

What are the brightest spots in the writing?

Is it vivid and interesting?

What elements need work?

I'll also evaluate the most important part - the opening.



I'm American, but I can also edit for UK English.

Language:

English

Genre:

Literary fiction

Style guide:

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

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    tollwut

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    Germany

    5

    It was the right decision to work with Jesse again. Especially as a non-native English speaker, she’s been an incredible help, particularly with her feedback on both the style and content of the text. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

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    kimmckeehan

    US

    United States

    5

    Jesee's nuanced approach to hearing my voice and reflecting it in her comments/edits is very unique. I learned from her and I usually get mad at people who edit my stuff.

    Up to $50

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    8 days

    Duration

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    prunyc

    US

    United States

    4

    Jesse is a true professional. She works with authors and provides what an individual needs in order to develop their craft. Moreover, Jesse is accommodating to individual requests, and tailors her efforts to the needs of her clients.

    Up to $50

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    8 days

    Duration

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    hiremik3

    AU

    Australia

    5

    It's terrific working with such calibre. Thankyou Jesse.

    $50-$100

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    4 days

    Duration

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    hiremik3

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Jesse went above and beyond to deliver within a short turn around. Appreciate her professionalism and the high caliber of her work.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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Reviews

37 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(35)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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  • T

    tollwut

    DE

    Germany

    5

    It was the right decision to work with Jesse again. Especially as a non-native English speaker, she’s been an incredible help, particularly with her feedback on both the style and content of the text. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K

    kimmckeehan

    US

    United States

    5

    Jesee's nuanced approach to hearing my voice and reflecting it in her comments/edits is very unique. I learned from her and I usually get mad at people who edit my stuff.

    Up to $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • P

    prunyc

    US

    United States

    4

    Jesse is a true professional. She works with authors and provides what an individual needs in order to develop their craft. Moreover, Jesse is accommodating to individual requests, and tailors her efforts to the needs of her clients.

    Up to $50

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • H

    hiremik3

    AU

    Australia

    5

    It's terrific working with such calibre. Thankyou Jesse.

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    No
  • H

    hiremik3

    AU

    Australia

    5

    Jesse went above and beyond to deliver within a short turn around. Appreciate her professionalism and the high caliber of her work.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No