Fiction Editing
Storytelling is one of humanity’s greatest superpowers. Editing is where the magic can happen.
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Manuscript Critiques / Developmental Edits / Story Edits
Are your characters fleshed out and distinctive? Does the story begin where it should? Is a clear narrative drive present? Is the point of view effective?
Long before copyediting or line editing, before the final proof, projects can greatly benefit from the perspective of an unbiased reader—better yet when that unbiased reader is a professional editor.
My meticulous manuscript critiques, also known as “developmental edits” or “story edits,” produce a 10+ page editorial letter, breaking down what is done well and what may be holding the project back, complete with a step-by-step guide to bring your manuscript to the next level.
Substantive Editing (the Macro-/Micro-edit mix)
This heavy editing process is designed for a writer who isn’t looking for a developmental edit but who wants significantly more than a copyedit or proofread.
A substantive edit involves an examination of clarity, logic, structure, and pacing, as well as plot, character, and setting development. But it also delves deep line by line, recording notes on word usage, tone, style, voice, and total writing strength. Commentary will be given on a page-by-page basis, and a multi-page project critique will also be included.
Further Editing Details
Kris Spisak’s editing clients have gained literary agents, landed publishing deals, won awards, and hit bestseller lists.
She specializes in “book club” fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, horror, mysteries, romance, and suspense, as well as YA (young adult) and middle grade novels.
Fiction Editing Pricing
Editing prices vary depending on manuscript length and editing level, among other factors. A specific estimate for your manuscript can be provided upon request. Discounts are available for students, teachers, non-profit employees, military personnel, members of James River Writers, and return clients.
Prefer a Writing, Editing & Empowerment Workshop?
As a writing educator for over 20 years, Kris Spisak has taught classes of all ages and levels of expertise. Her in-person and online workshops are designed to harness and elevate the creative potential of her audiences, tapping into the soul of projects well underway or projects still existing as a spark of possibility. Learn more and discover which courses are enrolling now.