Editing
To me, the single biggest mark of the amateur writer is a sense of hurry. Hurry to finish a manuscript, hurry to edit it, hurry to publish it. It’s definitely possible to write a book in a month, leave it unedited, and watch it go off into the world and be declared a masterpiece. It happens every fifty years or so.
For the rest of us, the single greatest ally we have is time. There’s no page of prose in existence that its author can’t improve after it’s been in a drawer for a week. The same is true on the macro level – every time I finish a story or a book, I try to put it away and forget it for as long as I can. When I return, its problems are often so obvious and easy to fix that I’m amazed I ever struggled with them.
Amateur writers are usually desperate to be published, as soon as possible. And I understand that feeling – you just want it to start, your career, your next book, whatever. But I wonder how many self-published novels might have had a chance at getting bought, and finding more readers, if their authors had a bit more patience with them?
~Charles Finch
Patience is a virtue, especially in writing. This quote by Charles Finch resonates with me because I was once a hurried writer. I made mistakes because I didn’t understand how important the editing process was in creating wonderfully written content.
As an editor, I will help ensure an author’s book is well-written and organized for publication. My role is to improve the manuscript’s overall structure and content so the reader is engaged and the author’s message is clearly understood.
As an author myself, I understand the time commitment and struggle involved in producing a manuscript. I also want every author to be unique, so I will pay particular attention to your voice. I am most likely your first reader, so I will edit and give honest feedback to enhance your story. I love watching the production of a book take shape, and it is my job to make it your best book. This is a collaborative process, and your input is always valued.
To learn more about my editing services and rates, send me an inquiry at klosedj40@gmail.com.
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