Do you want a personal, focused guide to making your writing the best it can be? Are you looking for an editor/mentor who is honest, supportive, committed and experienced?
I’ve been working with emerging and multi-published authors for over ten years. I offer bespoke structural and developmental editorial services, looking at everything from: story arc; character development; pace; tension; points of craft like point of view and show don’t tell. Here are my packages:
MS assessment 1 – a read, with annotation & a full written report
MS assessment 2 – a read, with annotation & a shorter (bullet points) report
Brainstorming – in-person, phone or Skype sessions are available as add-ons to a MS assessment, or as a stand-alone service.
Mentoring – tailored to your individual needs, running on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. As well as commenting on your Work-in-Progress, I can help troubleshoot creative challenges, brainstorm ideas, set achievable targets, boost confidence and help you to develop a sustainable writing practice.
To talk through your needs, or find out more, including cost, CONTACT ME HERE.
I have a group of amazing authors who offer advice and support (lucky me). And I know that price can be a barrier (it was for me). I offer pay-what-you-can for a limited number of under-represented writers. If this is you, mention it in your mail. I don’t ask for ‘proof’.
If you’d like to know a little more about mentoring this article might be helpful.
‘Laura has edited my last three books, all psychological thrillers, and I have found her thoughtful insights on character, her sharp eye on the prose, and her deep understanding of story structure, absolutely invaluable.’ Susan Wilkins, bestselling author of the Jo Boden case files series
‘Laura will tell you where your manuscript is working and where it isn't. In particular she gives excellent advice on maintaining the right 'tone' throughout the story, something that can make the difference between an okay book, and a really great one.' JF Kirwan, author of Nadia Laksheva thriller series.
‘I wouldn’t hesitate to use Laura’s editing skills for my next novel and would highly recommend her services to other authors.’ Susan Griffin, author.