CREATIVE EDITING & MENTORSHIP

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*At this time I'm only editing completed manuscripts,

but please feel welcome to join my waiting list for other work*

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Hello! I'm regularly available as a creative editor and mentor to literary writers, or writers aiming for a literary standard. I serve writers at any stage of their careers—published writers with manuscripts, writers with mentoring grants (from Canada Council, TWUC, League of Canadian Poets, etc), as well as emerging writers and novices.

 

I'm willing to consider projects of any length and in any genre, including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and memoir, stage and screen writing, genre fiction, young adult fiction and poetry, writing for children/pre-teens, as well as the graphic novel, or any hybrid form. I'm particularly adept at working with genre blends and writing that doesn't fit traditional frames, and also excel at the transference of spoken word forms onto the literary page.

 

LET'S WORK TOGETHER!

With most larger projects we begin with an hour of work, usually 30 mins of edited work and a 30 min zoom to see if we're a good fit. The cost is $75.

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MANUSCRIPT EDITING and EVALUATIONS:

It is my pleasure to offer both evaluations, and nuanced creative editing on manuscripts-in-progress or completed manuscripts by writers with a book-publishing history. A Manuscript Evaluation is an overview of the shape of the manuscript, notes on all poems/chapters/stories, etc., as well as many other insights. A manuscript of poetry begins at 500. A novel or other longer work will more likely begin at 800. Creative Manuscript Editing (my specialty), includes exceptional and nuanced creative feedback on everything from the working shape of a manuscript to minutia at a line level (but especially the minutia, with a focus to lift work to the highest possible standard), and will range from 800-2000. I can also assist with front and back pages, back cover copy, industry letters and bios, etc. We do get very clear on exactly what you want, and finalize the monetary side in advance so there are no surprises. 

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PIECE EDITING:

In addition to full manuscripts, I have edited hundreds of short stories, poems, etc., in small batches, before they've entered manuscripthood. My preferences are poetry, fiction, and any work that breaks from traditional shapes, but I've edited novels, children's books, graphic novels, creative non-fiction manuscripts, scripts, fringe shows... I consider all genres, but only accept work that I feel I can serve beautifully. If I don't feel I can serve your work beautifully, I'm happy to recommend other editors.

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MENTORSHIPS for UNPUBLISHED WRITERS:

I will occasionally offer a mentorship series to an unpublished or emerging writer, usually a poet.

The mentorship includes careful editorial feedback, personal zoom lessons, as well as pre-written "Revision Helpers" that offer whatever the writer might be missing in terms of craft. This series is aimed to raise work to a literary standard, so although it will involve ample revision and diligent work on the part of the mentee, it can be very flexible, and slide seamlessly into any timeline/goal. I also send/suggest reading material, publications and contests to consider sending works-in-progress, and will help write industry-standard bios, essential accompanying letters, etc. I usually offer six or twelve month mentorships at a monthly rate (the rate depends upon budget, frequency of meetings, the standard of work, and personal writing goals.)

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THE GENRE JUMP:

If you're a professional writer looking to skip across to another genre, the other genre being poetry or fiction, I offer a tailored mentorship series comprised of nuanced editorial feedback and personal zoom calls.

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MY PROMISE:

I will treat your work with care, respect and honesty. I will also be thorough, clear, and genuinely helpful with my editorial feedback. I will always allow your work to be what it wants to be (i.e. I don't force my preferred styles upon your work). Each project is unique, and each writer is unique, so I find that my approach shifts to meet the work and the writer, but my aim is always to help you publish your work at its very best.

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FINANCES:

I most often price by the hour, but I can also can price by the project or by the page depending on the genre, the length, and the caliber of the work. My rate is generally $75 per hour of solid editing, or for zoom editing/teaching calls—I do not charge for emails/brief calls/questions about work-just-edited (that's included in the rate). Clients will sometimes send revisions for quick review, or ask questions about where to send work, or on occasion require a 5 min zoom to clarify something I've just sent, and this is included in the rate.

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I accept e-transfer and PayPal—I can also arrange payment by credit card via my website. I offer itemized invoices with time-keeping technology, and I can work with your grant/taxation requirements.

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WHAT I DON'T DO:

I don't accept copy editing, proof reading, or academic work (ever), but can recommend those who do this work.

I don't take on work unless I resonate with it enough to serve it beautifully.

I don't offer mentorships unless the fit feels just right.

I don't usually offer grant writing.

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With all that said, I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!