I will development edit novels focusing on emotional reader impact

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

58 orders completed

Treating your book as a journey, not a checklist

At Stahl Literary Lodge, your manuscript isn’t dissected—it’s explored. I guide authors of history, mystery, folklore, and paranormal fiction through emotional tuning that strengthens readability, mar...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

About this Gig

Travel the world and never leave the library.


I travel through time and space to meet amazing heroes and villains. I often get lost in vast forests or down rabbit holes. I live multiple lifetimes with my friends and family. Sometimes there are happy endings, sometimes not, to my never-ending journey. There are times when my heart is racing and I am holding my breath as I run from danger. Other times I am so calm and relaxed that I can feel the ocean breeze on my face as my loved ones gather around me.


Then I return to my world, my reading nook, my empty mug, and the quiet satisfaction of a story well told.


As a literary consultant, I help authors shape those stories with care and clarity. My services include:


️ Developmental Editing: Big-picture feedback on structure, pacing, and character arcs


Line Editing: Sentence-level refinement for tone, flow, and voice


Proofreading (Light Pass): A final polish for grammar and punctuation


Summary Letter: A clear, actionable overview of your manuscript's strengths and refinements


Deep dive discussion: We will talk about all the questions you have and brainstorm on refinements together

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

Language:

English

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.

Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.9

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(5)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
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    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    Working with Michaela has been great! She offers an insight into the minds of my potential readers. I love the feedback and wish there was a little more but other than that it’s been a pleasure! I hope to work with her on the sequels!

    $50-$100

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    thea_nrws

    Repeat Client

    AU

    Australia

    5

    This is my second time working with Micheala and she was every bit as helpful and wonderful as the first! The overall summary she provided answered the concerns that I had most about my manuscript, and the "live" comments she made on the manuscript as she read are fantastic - it's great to follow along...

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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    eduran41590

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    As always, I was not disappointed. She always delivers high quality work. She is my go-to beta reader. Her commentary throughout the book is valuable and insightful. I couldn't be more happy with her work. I feel like I've gained a new fan and a friend. I've said it before and I will say it again... HIRE HER NOW! Truly ten out of ten.

    $50-$100

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    My second review with Michaela lived up to the standards of the first one. She’s enjoying my work so far and I couldn’t appreciate her kind words more

    $100-$200

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    Her edit of my work was incredible. It was only act 1 and I’m confident to work with her moving forward

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

46 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(41)
(5)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.9
Sort By
Most relevant
  • T
    image-docs

    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    Working with Michaela has been great! She offers an insight into the minds of my potential readers. I love the feedback and wish there was a little more but other than that it’s been a pleasure! I hope to work with her on the sequels!

    $50-$100

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
    image-docs

    thea_nrws

    Repeat Client

    AU

    Australia

    5

    This is my second time working with Micheala and she was every bit as helpful and wonderful as the first! The overall summary she provided answered the concerns that I had most about my manuscript, and the "live" comments she made on the manuscript as she read are fantastic - it's great to follow along...

    $100-$200

    Price

    10 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • E
    image-docs

    eduran41590

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    As always, I was not disappointed. She always delivers high quality work. She is my go-to beta reader. Her commentary throughout the book is valuable and insightful. I couldn't be more happy with her work. I feel like I've gained a new fan and a friend. I've said it before and I will say it again... HIRE HER NOW! Truly ten out of ten.

    $50-$100

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
    image-docs

    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    My second review with Michaela lived up to the standards of the first one. She’s enjoying my work so far and I couldn’t appreciate her kind words more

    $100-$200

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • T
    image-docs

    tylerkettle422

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    4

    Her edit of my work was incredible. It was only act 1 and I’m confident to work with her moving forward

    $50-$100

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No