Editing Services
Good editing should help you see your story more clearly. It should not flatten your voice or make your work sound like it was written by someone else.
I offer thoughtful developmental editing and manuscript feedback for fiction writers who want help with structure, character, voice, pacing, emotional depth, and theme.
Developmental Editing
A big-picture edit focused on the story underneath the sentences. This includes feedback on character arcs, plot movement, structure, pacing, point of view, dialogue, theme, and emotional impact.
Best for: writers who have a complete draft or a large section of a manuscript and need clear, honest guidance.
Manuscript Evaluation
A reader report that gives you an overview of what is working, what feels unclear, and where the story may need more attention.
Best for: writers who want useful feedback without a full developmental edit.
Opening Pages Review
Feedback on your first chapter or opening pages, with attention to voice, tension, character, clarity, and whether the opening invites the reader to keep going.
Best for: writers preparing to revise, submit, or query.
My Editing Style
I’m not here to turn your story into something that sounds like me. I look at what feels clear, what feels muddy, and where the emotional weight lands. My goal is to help you see the draft more clearly without taking over your voice.
My feedback is direct, kind, and specific. I will tell you what is working. I will also tell you where the story needs more pressure, more clarity, or more room to breathe.
Good Fit
- Literary fiction
- Contemporary fiction
- Queer fiction
- Coming-of-age stories
- Southern fiction
- Family stories
- Character-driven novels or short stories
- Personal essays or memoir-style work