I will edit your short story to tighten pacing and sharpen voice

AI can be useful for brainstorming and catching some basic errors, but it still struggles with nuance, voice, pacing, consistency, and context. A human editor understands what you're trying to accomplish and provides feedback tailored to your unique manuscript. AI just isn’t fully there yet.

No. I work with your voice, not against it. If something’s overwritten or unclear, I’ll show you how to fix it without flattening your tone.

Most. Literary, speculative, slipstream, light horror, realism, romance. If it’s a story trying to do something true—even if it’s weird—I’m interested.

Yes. I’ll give notes on how dialogue flows, where pacing slows, and whether your beats are hitting hard enough.

Yes, but we’ll need to talk first. If it’s longer than 7,000 words, we might be looking at a novella here. We can do a custom gig for those.

I typically provide edits using Microsoft Word's Track Changes feature, which allows you to review every suggestion individually. If you would like to use a different format, please contact me before ordering. I am happy to discuss alternative options when possible.

Yes. English is my native language, and it is the only language I speak professionally. I was born and educated in the United States and hold an MFA in Creative Writing. My academic training and editing experience allow me to provide clear, accurate, and professional feedback on your work.