An experienced writer and editor, I provide my clients (many of them repeat) with everything from substantive editing to general proofreading. I edit non-fiction and fiction books and stories: fiction includes commercial and literary, fantasy, action/thrillers, YA, western; non-fiction includes memoirs, personal essays, ad copy, online and hardcopy articles, academic papers, business documents.
I'm giving you a quote for general proofreading - grammar, punctuation,etc.; however, I also do substantive editing which includes plot and subplots, character development, hooks, subject/verb agreement, voice, tense, transitions from scene to scene and chapter to chapter, tension, plot point closure, and the ending. While, I will not change your tone or rewrite your material, I will make suggestions along the way that hopefully will help you produce the book you want. This also includes grammar, spelling, and punctuation corrections.
My published work includes short stories, essays, non-fiction periodical pieces as well as pieces in an online university encyclopedia, online articles. I co-edited two anthologies for the same publisher, currently editing my third. A new collection of Southern stories and poetry I co-judged and edited was published in November of 2011. I am also editing a new non-fiction book (business networking) for a local publisher which will be a series.