Writing a book is a labor of love. You pour your heart and soul–and hundreds of hours–into crafting a story that comes from your very own imagination, creativity, and life spark.
Before a manuscript can be published, whether you’re self-publishing or submitting to a traditional publisher, it needs to be professionally edited along the way for a variety of elements, including story, flow, style, and consistency, ensuring the highest quality book.
How do you know which editor to trust with your story?
How will you be sure the editor you use will champion your unique voice?
How do you find an editor who truly recognizes that it’s your book?
I submit that it requires trusting your instincts, interviewing professionals, and asking all your questions. But most of all it requires finding an editor who truly believes this:
The first rule of editing is, “Do no harm.” To the manuscript and the author.
I opened Finalize Editorial to be your partner on the editing journey. Editing is an adventure, and a collaboration, and you should feel like it’s one every step of the way. The editing of your manuscript should be satisfying, educational, and, yes, even fun!
At Finalize Editorial, I make sure to honor the essence of your writing style and voice while collaborating with you to identify areas that are working well, building dramatic tension through your scenes, and working together to find ways to strengthen and advance your work. We’ll follow a time-tested approach to manuscript editing while taking into account your unique product and goals for publication.
I offer a full set of editing services for you to pick and choose from or as packages to meet you in the exact place you’re in on revisions. Your manuscript and career goals become mine, and together, we will elevate your work to the level you envision for it.
Everything I do is customizable to your precise needs, so if you don’t see what you are looking for, let me know what you’re seeking.
Please reach out if you have any questions. We can hop onto a Zoom call to discuss your individual desires, pain points, outcomes, and goals for your manuscript. We’ll have a chat and find out how our working styles mesh in order to journey well together as a team.
I look forward to collaborating with you and walking the path to publication together.
Please don’t hesitate to email with any questions you might have.