Editor - Stories, Essays, Memoirs, Novels, Academic Papers

About

My Methods of Editing
I specialize in big-picture editing.

You will receive a 1 - 2 page essay talking about all the different elements of your story -- plot, characters, opening, ending, voice, plausibility, emotion, sense of place, and anything else that is appropriate.

I always try to fulfill your vision for the story.

Bad short story editors impose their vision on your work. I pay attention to your intentions and suggest edits based on what I think your perfect vision of the work would be.

I am both kind and tough.

You don't want a yes-man to edit your story, and you don't want a high school football coach screaming obscenities. From me you'll receive genuine compliments on what you're doing well, and firm critiques of what can be improved.

How Does it Work?

1. I'll read your short story multiple times, and give extensive, detailed feedback on things you are doing well and things you could improve.

2. Within 5 days I'll email you my feedback. At this point I'd like to hear what was helpful and if you have any additional questions.

3. You walk away with a vastly improved short story, one that readers will love and that will have a much better chance of getting published.