All Things Write

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"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." George Bernard Shaw  

Ever read a poorly written book or a badly written blog, article, or website? Afraid you might write one, too?

Fret no more; I can help! If you've ever read a poorly written anything, here's why it happened (and how to prevent it). 

When most people write, it's the copyeditor's job to be great at whatever language they're writing in and to help them sound smart and eloquent, and it is the proofreader's job to spot typos and to fix mistakes. It's just that simple. But, what happens before that? 

That's where I come in! 

A developmental editor actually moves things along by re-shaping the content with a mixture of notes (comments and suggestions) that guide the author through the revisions and the reader through the story.  

Okay, let's be honest. A normal developmental uses a mixture of comments and suggestions. That's it! An OCD developmental editor uses that and then some. 

Here's where I "get into trouble..."

For writers who are natural with their words, this is easy. However, if you're like most people, then you struggle to craft your story before ever considering either kind of editor. And, truth be told, you might just need more than a developmental editor.

Here are five reasons why. 

1. You are not clear about your message.
2. You are unsure about your audience.
3. You are lacking consistency and/or focus—maybe even time.
4. You are rushing the content and final product.
5. You are not a strong writer and you're using Grammarly as your last trusted review.

The good news is, I am more than a developmental editor; I am a multiple award-winning developmental editor. That means I get results!

That's why when you partner with me, we work within a realistic timeframe to provide a one-of-a-kind literary experience for the development of your materials. 

Our end result? To make all things beautiful! And together, we will. 

NOTE: For editing, please be sure your files are both clean and complete before submitting them to any editor, as there may be changes that must be made (post-Grammarly) to ensure the cleanest copy gets published. (Clean means you have used spellcheck. Complete means you are no longer adding content.)