Beta readers give opinions and emotional reactions: "I liked this," "I was confused here." Helpful for gauging reader experience, but it doesn't tell you why something isn't working or how to fix it. I give diagnostic feedback: "Your protagonist's motivation is unclear in chapter 3, which is why readers might not buy this choice. Here are three ways to fix it." Think of beta readers as test audiences. I'm the doctor diagnosing what's making your story sick.

Developmental editors work on later drafts and often provide prescriptive solutions - rewriting passages, restructuring chapters, suggesting specific changes. I work on early drafts and give diagnostic feedback with multiple solution options. You maintain full creative control. Most clients find they can skip developmental editing after working with me and move straight on to the next stage of their publishing journey.

Absolutely! Three ways:

• Send me 3,000 words free — see my feedback style on YOUR manuscript with zero commitment
• Download sample reports — read anonymized examples from past clients
• Read my essays on Reddit — see how I think about story craft

The free sample is the best way to know if we're a good fit.

I work with YA, middle grade, and adult fiction across most genres - especially narrative-heavy stories where character, plot, and worldbuilding matter. During the free sample analysis, I'll let you know if your story and genre are a good match. If we're not a fit, I'll tell you honestly.

I work with complete manuscripts only. Your story needs a beginning, middle, and end so I can properly assess plot structure, pacing, and whether your ending pays off the setup. Still writing or on draft one? Finish up, do a quick copy and line edit pass, and come back!

Your story is yours. I'm here to point out blind spots and offer solutions, but you make all the final decisions. Good feedback gives you options, not orders.

Perfect! I can help you make sense of conflicting feedback and identify the real structural issues beneath surface-level comments.

Absolutely. I’ll help identify weak spots that might cause agents to pass, and make sure your opening chapters are strong.

No. I focus exclusively on story-level analysis—structure, character, pacing, plot logic. Once revised, you’ll want a copyeditor for grammar and sentence-level polish.

Perfect! That’s a Revision Read, offered at 50% off for returning clients. I’ll re-read your manuscript to make sure changes work and the story flows.

Everything is covered in our contract. Your unpublished work is private and protected.

I use PayPal Xoom or Western Union (buyer's choice!) for secure international payments.

Payment is due upfront for all tiers. For custom arrangements, email me to discuss options.

Download sample reports, send me 3,000 words free, read testimonials, or check my Substack and Reddit. If we're not a fit after the free sample, you got valuable feedback at zero risk.