Services

Stone Cold Editing smashes your manuscript open revealing the rough inner diamond. No namby-pamby suggestions here, only practical, academic, and evidence based advice. I don't rewrite any part of the manuscript for you, but instead give you resources and direction leaving the decisions and creative processes up to you, the author. 

Line Editing

A clean text can impress agents or anyone reading your work. It doesn't matter how good the content is, if distracting mistakes occur in the text of the story. Manuscripts are reviewed for sentence structure, syntax, and common errors. I read each and every word of your manuscript checking for correct word usage, grammar, and punctuation. ​

Literary Analysis/Content Review

​​Literary analysis can help you determine where and how to work literary devices into your manuscript in order to tell your story on multiple levels. In addition, your plot will be reviewed for flow, unity, and coherence. The point of view will be examined throughout for consistency. Any areas that need restructuring or expansion will be identified and suggestions made.

Getting Started

A great idea goes nowhere without focus and organization. Unfortunately, a lot of profound stories are lost due to inaction or the inability to find a starting point. We'll work together seeking a form of organization that facilitates your writing. It could be as easy as  an outline or a story map that gets you focused and writing. I've got tools, tips, and strategies that bring your story forth onto the page. Then the question is: Where do you take it from there? 

Refine, focus, and solidify your literary voice

Words heal and stories change lives. Energy and power resides in every written word. That's why it is important to get it right. I help writers ground their voice, gain confidence, and move forward toward publication. 

To help you tell your story 

You know what you want to say and you have a great story to tell, but sometimes it's challenging to get it down on the page. I give you what you need to clarify your message and focus your intent in order to complete your novel.  

Polished Gem

Stone Cold Developmental Editing takes an academic approach to professional manuscript review. I engage with your novel in a no-nonsense manner revealing the hard truth that indicates what works and what doesn't. Many of my clients are authors looking at self-publishing or print on demand options.