Dorothy Parker said the art of writing is the art of applying the ass to the seat. But what if your ass has prior commitments or you've done the seat time and need help with the results?
That's where I come in.
Hello . . .
Fancy meeting you here . . .
What's new?
That's where I come in.
Hello . . .
- You've written your first book and need an experienced eye to evaluate and give you an overview of which aspects--plot, story arc, character development, dialogue--need work and how to proceed. (literary critique).
- You're ready to subject your manuscript to a deep dive that will ensure it meets the needs/expectations of prospective readers. You are prepared to accept constructive criticism and undertake rewrites that will improve your project (structural/developmental edit).
- You've had a structural edit, but want to ensure grammar and syntax aren't an issue (copyedit).
- Structure and text are strong, but you need a fresh pair of persnickety eyes to catch any typos or other mistakes missed by people (your partner, your best friend, your mom) who love you dearly, but don't do this for a living (proofread).
- Bottom line: You need a detail-oriented professional to take that puppy in hand and polish until it gleams (but not until its fur comes off).
Fancy meeting you here . . .
- You're self publishing, and therefore keeping the bulk of your profits (whoo hoo!), but you're savvy enough to realize that writing cover or flap copy is best left to a professional whose bread and butter is selling your masterpiece in 200 words or less.
- You're e-publishing (see above). Virtual books are people, too.
What's new?
- Your business or product needs new promotional copy. You know the old stuff is stale, but you don't know where to start with web copy, print ads, brochures, fliers, and/or product descriptions for catalogs. You need copy that pops.
- Your copy is on the right track, but it's a little flabby. You need someone to clean it up and trim the fat.