compass notes

Developmental editing is a critical part of any writing process. It can also be a daunting task to handle alone and that’s where I come in. By taking a deep dive into your work, I can provide you with honest professional feedback on your writing as well as offer guidance on how to improve critical narrative elements such as:

structure / plot points

character development

pacing

stakes

themes

and more based on the needs of the project.

My aim is to assist all writers no matter where they are in the writing process. So regardless of if you’ve already written your manuscript or are just figuring out how to start it, I can assist you through one of these two convenient packages:

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE: A tailored service that focuses on guiding authors who are starting or in the middle of their manuscript, or who might only have an idea, add foundational structure to their story.

This service includes an initial 1-hr phone call, an edit letter on your project summary, concept, or synopsis, and an additional 1-hr phone call to answer any questions about the project or feedback. (supplementary phone calls can be arranged for an additional fee)

FULL MANUSCRIPT PACKAGE: A more traditional editing service, this package is for authors looking to gain professional feedback on their manuscript’s narrative structure.

This service includes a full read of the manuscript, a comprehensive edit letter of your manuscript, and an 1-hr phone call to answer any questions about the project or feedback. (supplementary phone calls can be arranged for an additional fee)

I work primarily in:

Science Fiction

Fantasy

Speculative Fiction

Magical Realism

Historical Fiction

Literary Fiction

Young Adult

Picture Books

Middle Grade Fiction

Short Fiction

I do NOT work in:

Nonfiction