I Want to Edit Your Novel!
I'll help you make your novel shine
Hi, I'm Vanessa Marie, and I want to edit your novel.
I'm a freelance editor with a bachelors degree in English Language and Literature with a focus in Creative writing.
I am also an aspiring author myself and have completed several fantasy novels, and spent countless hours in every stage of the writing process, from drafting to revising and meticulous line edits.
I have also been reviewing books on YouTube for over five years, and have read so, so many books on writing craft. All this to say that books are my passion.
My area of expertise is Ya Novels, and specifically YA fantasy, so if you want the added bonus of me being able to help you understand where your book stands within the trends of the market, I got you!
But I'm also happy to help you with your book, whatever your genre, and I can't wait to hear from you soon!
Editing Services
Not sure what type of editing you need? See this article I've provided on the different
Manuscript Evaluation
I will read your full novel, or opening chapters, and provide an insightful manuscript review/critique as a separate document.
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In this review I will share my thoughts on your novel as both an enthusiastic reader and a thoughtful editor, focusing on your book's:
-Writing Style (including voice/tone)
-Plot
-Story Structure
-Pacing
-Character Development
-Dialogue
-Setting
-World Building (if it is a Fantasy/Sci-Fi novel)
-Continuity (Plot holes/world-building inconsistency/character consistency, etc.)
-And of course my overall impression of your book as a whole!
I will happily review your novel as an early draft, or a more polished work that needs a fresh set of eyes after a you've revised as much as you could on your own. (Yes, I will review your nanowrimo novel :) )
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I'm here to help, so if there is anything specific you would like me to pay particular attention to, just let me know!
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I can't wait to read your book :)
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Rate: $0.002 USD/word
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Developmental Edit
Need another pair of eyes on your work to help you sort out the things that you’re too close to the story to see?
I will provide a full developmental edit for your short story or novel, giving my overall impressions on your story, and help you identify any continuity or structure issues. Developmental edits focus on the big-picture elements of your story, so I will highlight passages throughout your entire manuscript, providing extensive notes on your novel's:
-Plot
-Story Structure
-Pacing
-Character Development
-Dialogue
-Setting
-Continuity
-And impressions on your overall Writing Style.
​All of this will ensure that your readers stay invested from start to finish!
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I will also provide a critique/review letter on all elements of the story listed above.
I'm here to help, so if there is anything specific you'd like me to pay attention to, just let me know!
I can't wait to read your book :)
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Rate: $0.02 USD/word
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Line Edit
I will highlight sentences and passages throughout the opening chapters or entire manuscript, and offer suggestions for how you may improve the syntax to ensure that every sentence is as polished as possible.
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I will also provide a review/critique with my overall impressions on your novel, and help you identify any continuity or structure issues.
In the included critique/review, I will share my thoughts on your manuscript’s:
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-Writing Style (including voice/tone)
-Plot
-Story Structure
-Pacing
-Character Development
-Dialogue
-Setting
-World Building (if it is a Fantasy/Sci-Fi novel)
-Continuity (Plot holes/world-building inconsistency/character consistency, etc.)
-And of course my overall impression of your book as a whole!
I am here to help, so if there is anything specific you'd like me to pay attention to, just let me know!
Rate: $0.008 USD/word
I can't wait to read your book :)
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Contact Me for a Quote!
Interested in working with me? Feel free to contact me for a quote, or if you have any additional questions!
send an email:
or use the form below
Whichever editing services I have provided for you, I am available for follow up consultation via video chat for $15.00 USD per hour
These can be purchased at the same time as your editing service or at a later date if you wish to discuss my feedback further.
Consultations
