“Whether we were dealing with micro- or macro-level issues, Martha’s observations and insights were spot-on. In short, I recommend her highly.” — Liam Callanan
I offer editing services and coaching to writers of literary fiction and upmarket fiction. (For a brief description of these genres, see the FAQ page.)
Please note that I offer a free Zoom consultation to discuss which service will suit your needs best, and to make sure we’re a good fit. If we decide to work together, you have a choice of several services to choose from. If you’re not sure what you need, we can easily figure that out together during our Zoom meeting.
New! Manuscript-assessment coaching is a cost-effective way to receive ongoing support as you develop/revise your manuscript. Learn more.
Additional coaching services: Coaching is very customizable. We can focus on a single scene or chapter, discuss a writing technique or problem you’re struggling with, focus on building your own line-editing skills, or set up a writing schedule to keep you on track. Learn more.
Written Manuscript assessment, to give you a detailed overview of the strengths of your project and those areas that need more attention, with suggestions for moving forward. The focus is on big-picture, story-level issues like plot, pacing, and character arc. This service is similar to Manuscript-assessment coaching, but gives advice primarily through a 2,000-5,000–word letter. Learn more.
Developmental editing, to give you feedback that goes into detail, page by page, to identify what is already working in your manuscript and what could use more attention, with suggestions for moving forward. The focus is on big-picture, story-level issues like plot, pacing, and character arc, as well as scene-building, sense of place, and the effective use of language to make your story compelling. Learn more.
Line editing, to give you detailed sentence-by-sentence edits to enhance your writing and voice, and make the entire work more compelling. Learn more.
Publishing packets, to help you prepare materials to send to agents or publishers. Learn more.
Are you ready to discuss the editing or coaching service that would suit you best? Have questions? Please contact me.