Developmental Edit
When: Something's not quite right. Addresses plot, characters, and structure. Turns the story you wrote into the story of your dreams.
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When: Something's not quite right. Addresses plot, characters, and structure. Turns the story you wrote into the story of your dreams.
When: Your story is sharp and your characters motivated, so it's time to polish your writing.
When: Your story is ready to go! I'll clean up the grammar and send it on its way.
Snag readers with a powerful opening hook. Workshop those crucial first pages over two passes. Max of three chapters or 8000 words.
A Dev Edit Lite. Basic edit letter evaluating overall structure, plot, and character arcs. Addresses tension, pacing, motivation, and more, but in less detail.
Need more than an edit letter? I'll hold your hand through every step of editing, bounce ideas, cheerlead, and mentor you from "what do I do" to polished manuscript.
I'll read your manuscript through my specific lived-experience lens.
Nonbinary/agender, pan, aromantic, autistic, PTSD,
ADHD, & pagan.
"Best script doctor ever.... River is the best editor in my arsenal. They’re kind and keen-eyed, with a knack for pacing and amplifying tension. They cheer wholeheartedly for your characters, and help pinpoint their core arcs. They see what makes your story unique, and help sharpen those elements so they shine.
Can’t recommend River enough."
"Working with them is a genuine delight. River tackles everything: developmental issues, character and tone, pacing, sensitivity issues, down to line edits. Their takes on neurodiverse and queer realities, particularly, are golden. Their style is honest and objective, often surgical, without ever being harsh or judgmental. River knows how to praise your good assets while showing you where and how you can do better.... Recommend them to everyone!"
"My amazing editor and cheerleader. All those comments on my manuscript taught me how to actually edit my book. I wish we’d worked together sooner, because I probably could’ve saved a few rounds of self-edits.... I'm thrilled with the work they've done to make Den of Stone a published novel I can be proud of. I know who I’m working with in the future."
"River’s notes and comments were everything I was hoping for and more." –Holly Cline
"Need an editor? I highly recommend River. Always kind and constructive. Your manuscript will be so much better." -Neil Bullock
"Can't wait for everything else we do together! You need them in your corner!" -Nikki McComas-Jimenez