Even Shakespeare needed an editor!

You are emotionally attached to your writing, and you should be. But editors are more objective. They can often see what you cannot. As an editor, I will take what you have written, and make suggestions on how it can be even better.

Editing is more than fixing typos and grammatical mistakes.

I offer substantive editing. This includes suggestions on how to rewrite or enhance various elements such as organization and structure, clarity and flow, story line, plot, characterization, dialogue, setting, theme, conflict and resolution, balance between light and dark elements, humor, and so on. Eliminating, moving or adding sentences, paragraphs or entire scenes may be suggested. Suggestions usually include rewriting.

This does include copyediting, meaning checking for accuracy of punctuation, grammar, spelling, tense agreement, style and voice consistency, fact checking, and just making sure the text makes sense.

If you have finished writing your book, but you are not sure what editing help it needs, I offer a Manuscript Evaluation. I will read your manuscript, then provide you with an analysis of your book's strengths and weaknesses. This includes: How to enhance the strongest messages of the book; Suggestions on organization and structure; What to delete, what to add, what to move; What facts may need buttressing or checking; How to strengthen the voice, tone, or style of the book; How to make your writing more powerful and accessible; How to make sure your readers "get" you; and more.

All writers need editors. Even editors, when they write for themselves, need editors! Make sure your book or article is the very best it can be. Your readers deserve it.