Editing & Consulting
Do you have a completed manuscript ready for a fresh perspective—or a deep scrub? I can help.
>> NOW CONSIDERING MANUSCRIPTS FOR MARCH 2026 <<
I’ve been a critique partner to numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, USA Today bestsellers, and award-winning authors. I’m also a bestselling, award-winning author myself, with more than sixteen books published, and an adjunct professor in the Drexel MFA program, where I critique student manuscripts.
But more than anything, I understand the emotional side of this process. Being an author myself, I know how vulnerable it can feel to hand over your work—like placing your still-beating heart in someone else’s hands. My approach is rooted in constructive feedback: I’ll be honest about what’s not working, but I’ll also highlight what is working.
Manuscripts in my wheelhouse
I critique middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction.
My own writing—and/or most of the work I critique—falls within:
I’m not the best fit for picture books, nonfiction, or memoir.
How we’ll work together
My approach may be different from what you’re used to—it’s the system my critique partner and I use, and it’s one I truly believe in. That said, it’s not for everyone. Read on, and if this structure aligns with your goals, let’s talk.
With a fully-complete manuscript, we’ll work chapter by chapter, starting with chapter one. I’ll provide margin comments and an editorial note on a single chapter before returning it to you. While I won’t be performing a copyedit or line edit, you’ll likely receive sentence-level suggestions as well. You’ll revise that chapter, incorporating feedback into both previous and upcoming chapters. Then we’ll move on to the next chapter—and so on.
By the end of the process, you’ll have a fully-edited manuscript, ready for the next step, whether that’s querying or submission. What I love about this approach is that each time I read your work, I’m seeing your cleanest, most developed pages. This allows us to catch and course-correct potential plot issues early, rather than at the end.
Timeline & pacing
Our exchange typically happens Monday through Friday.
That said, I’m not a drill sergeant. We can absolutely adjust for holidays, travel, sick days—even birthdays.
To give you a general sense of timing:
Once we’re finished, I’m also happy to take a look at your query or pitch so you’re fully prepared for whatever comes next.
What this investment will cost
>> NOW CONSIDERING MANUSCRIPTS FOR MARCH 2026 <<
I’ve been a critique partner to numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, USA Today bestsellers, and award-winning authors. I’m also a bestselling, award-winning author myself, with more than sixteen books published, and an adjunct professor in the Drexel MFA program, where I critique student manuscripts.
But more than anything, I understand the emotional side of this process. Being an author myself, I know how vulnerable it can feel to hand over your work—like placing your still-beating heart in someone else’s hands. My approach is rooted in constructive feedback: I’ll be honest about what’s not working, but I’ll also highlight what is working.
Manuscripts in my wheelhouse
I critique middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction.
My own writing—and/or most of the work I critique—falls within:
- Historical fiction
- Mystery / thriller / suspense
- Fantasy
- Rom-coms
- Book club fiction
I’m not the best fit for picture books, nonfiction, or memoir.
How we’ll work together
My approach may be different from what you’re used to—it’s the system my critique partner and I use, and it’s one I truly believe in. That said, it’s not for everyone. Read on, and if this structure aligns with your goals, let’s talk.
With a fully-complete manuscript, we’ll work chapter by chapter, starting with chapter one. I’ll provide margin comments and an editorial note on a single chapter before returning it to you. While I won’t be performing a copyedit or line edit, you’ll likely receive sentence-level suggestions as well. You’ll revise that chapter, incorporating feedback into both previous and upcoming chapters. Then we’ll move on to the next chapter—and so on.
By the end of the process, you’ll have a fully-edited manuscript, ready for the next step, whether that’s querying or submission. What I love about this approach is that each time I read your work, I’m seeing your cleanest, most developed pages. This allows us to catch and course-correct potential plot issues early, rather than at the end.
Timeline & pacing
Our exchange typically happens Monday through Friday.
- Monday: you send me a chapter; I send it back
- Tuesday: you send the next chapter; I send it back
- And so on
That said, I’m not a drill sergeant. We can absolutely adjust for holidays, travel, sick days—even birthdays.
To give you a general sense of timing:
- A ~30-chapter novel takes about 6 weeks
- A ~50-chapter novel takes about 10 weeks
Once we’re finished, I’m also happy to take a look at your query or pitch so you’re fully prepared for whatever comes next.
What this investment will cost
- Middle Grade: $1,600
- Young Adult & Adult: $2,600
I firmly believe that behind every great author is another great author. I’d be honored to be that for you.
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