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On revising: "Nothing in language is immutably fixed: the best writers are constantly changing it." -- C. E. Montague
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MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION
- I will do a complete read of fiction book-length manuscripts
and provide a full written critique. NO porn, horror or erotica. All other styles and genres accepted. - Areas addressed:
- character development
- sense of place - realism in the environmental backdrop
- logical progression of story line
- writing style
- use of point of view and voice
- E-mail submissions preferred. Or submit CD.
Format: Microsoft Word, or save in Rich Text Format (.rft).
E-mail submissions preferred. Or submit on CD.
Format: MS Word 6.0 or higher, or saved in Rich Text Format (.rft). DO NOT send original.
Pricing starts at $75.00 for 60,000 words and payment must be received before manuscript is sent.
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EDITING
A well-edited manuscript has a better chance of acceptance in today's tight marketplace. Fiction and nonfiction manuscript will be edited line-by-line.
- grammar and sentence structure the foremost considerations
- minimal alteration to the writing style of the author
- includes minimal fact checking (extra cost for technical and historical material).
E-mail submissions preferred. Or submit on CD.
Format: MS Word 6.0 or higher, or saved in Rich Text Format (.rft). DO NOT send original.
$17.00/hour. Editor hours worksheet provided.
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FICTION REWRITES
Get help with that storyline that isn't quite right. I will incorporate new elements while maintaining your original style.
- Here are a few of the possible revisions:
- intensification of character motivation
- enhanced sense of place and time
- increased tension in the storyline with emotion or action (or both)
- improved dialogue
E-mail submissions preferred. Or submit on CD.
Format: MS Word 6.0 or higher, or saved in Rich Text Format (.rft). DO NOT send original.
Pricing starts at $650.00
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BOOK DESIGN AND LAYOUT
Fiction, nonfiction, poetry.For authors who are self-publishing, get a professional book layout and design that will meet all printing industry standards and will result in a product of top-notch quality. Front-matter, and cover layout with baracode included.