What I Offer:
Line edits: This includes cutting/tightening, word choice issues, pointing out missed opportunities, formatting issues, highlighting those words/lines that are really working, etc.
Big picture: This includes suggestions for revision and an examination of the story as a whole. What's working well? How are the basic story elements functioning (characters, plot, setting, point of view, etc.)? How is the pacing? The narrative voice? Is there enough tension? I love looking at character arc, their motivations, decisions, etc. I can also help with market ideas, places that might be a good fit for your story.
My Qualifications:
* 10 years teaching creative writing at Chapman University
* 12 years teaching creative writing at Orange County School of the Arts
* 10 years leading private workshops and freelance editing
* 5 years teaching creative writing at UC Irvine extension
* 17 short stories published in various literary journals and anthologies
* Previously read/edited for the Chestnut Review and Flash Fiction Magazine
* MFA in Creative Writing & MA in Literature from Chapman University
Pricing:
Flash < 1,000 words: $25
1,001 - 4,000 words: $75
4,001 - 8,000 words: $125
Got A novel? Let's Talk!
Have a story that's ready for thorough feedback? Just have a question? Please don't hesitation to reach out: