I will be your developmental book editor

In publishing, first impressions are everything. Agents decide within the first chapter or two, sometimes within a few pages, if they'll keep reading. Let's make your opening impossible to put down.

My own debut was picked straight from the slush pile. As a published fiction author, editor, journalist, and film industry professional, I know what makes a manuscript stand out. I know a good story when I see one, and I'll show you how to give yours its best shot at publication.

It's hard to see your own manuscript clearly: to know what's working and what's holding it back. You need someone who'll tell you the truth without tearing you down. I'll assess your manuscript and give you concrete, actionable notes with real examples, on plot, structure, pacing, and characterization, from the big-picture architecture right down to the line level. I edit to professional industry standards and always with your target reader in mind.

Please note: This is a developmental editing service, not proofreading or copy editing. It's the deeper work of getting your manuscript as close to submission-ready as possible.