Editing Services
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evelopmental/structural
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Focusing on the big picture, this in-depth edit is the first phase of turning your draft into a compelling read with a sound story arc. A developmental/structural edit offers a thorough review of your entire manuscript in order to:
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find plot holes
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improve flow
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identify and follow themes
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suggest changes in overall structure
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improve pacing
tylistic
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Once your foundation is solid it's time to refine the language. This stage of editing takes the sentences you have crafted and makes sure the read is smooth. Looking closely at style, tone, and word choice, this edit will polish your story and identify issues with:
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wordiness/repetition
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sentence length
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voice & character
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genre specific tone
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Personally-tailored
M
entorship
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Ask anyone who has done it, writing a book is not easy. It takes time, passion, and a willingness to grow and learn. Daunting as that is, you do not need to go it alone.
A mentor will guide you through the process, start to finish, no matter where you are in your writing journey. From initial story ideas to the finishing touches, a mentor has all the tools you need, including:
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motivation - weekly zoom meetings
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editorial feedback - weekly feedback on pages as you write/edit
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accountability - setting goals and realistic deadlines
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craft - experienced eyes keeping track of structure, character, setting, theme, voice etc.
ABOUT ME
Jacqui Paul is a South African born writer and editor based in Los Angeles, California. With a Masters in Literature and a keen eye, Jacqui has edited fiction, dissertations, and grant proposals. When not wordsmithing Jacqui can be found at the gym, walking the dog or running after her two kids.
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TESTIMONIALS
"Jacqui went through a piece I had polished and polished and polished. She got into the tiny wrinkles that were invisible to me and made my story an entire order of magnitude better." Adriana K.
"An expert on story arc, Jacqui knows what it takes to draw the reader in and keep them turning the pages." Alan S.
"Jacqui provided concrete suggestions on making my characters deeper and more relatable. She was able to pinpoint their underlying motivations and help me drive the story forward." Jenny G.
