Portfolio

Copyediting

Speculative Fiction Copyedit Sample

This detailed copyedit of a speculative fiction novella focused on clarity, consistency, and grammar. I also addressed overused phrasing to enhance reader engagement.

Young Adult Contemporary Copyedit Sample

This copyedit of a young adult contemporary novel focused on correcting grammatical errors and ensuring consistency. It addresses punctuation, verb tense, and character voice to improve clarity and readability while maintaining the author's style and intent.

Developmental Editing

Mystery Novel DE Letter

The focus on this DE was better adhering to crime and mystery fiction conventions to better engage with the target audience. I provided suggestions for condensing exposition in favor of intrigue, establishing stronger character relationships, and providing actionable items for the author.

Middle Grade Fantasy DE Letter

I provided a thorough developmental edit on the first half of a middle grade fantasy novel that is part of an ongoing series. This DE primarily focused on ensuring continuity with the first book published in the series, developing the characters in greater depth, and providing detailed feedback on the plot line to enhance the overall narrative.

Young Adult Epistolary DE Letter

This DE letter primarily focused on providing detailed feedback on specific themes that are present within a Young Adult contemporary novel, aiming to create a stronger connection with the targeted readership. Additionally, it discussed various aspects of the narrative structure to further enhance the overall impact of the work.

Young Adult Contemporary DE Letter

This DE letter was part of a collaboration. It is written with the intention of the feedback being integrated into one DE letter to be delivered to the author. The focus was on tone and dialogue, with particular attention to aligning the manuscript with a YA voice and audience.

Marketing

Marketing Plan

I created a detailed marketing plan for a historical fiction novel by thoroughly identifying the target audience and key themes that resonate with readers. Additionally, I crafted an engaging hook and back cover copy.

YA Fantasy Social Media

I designed Instagram graphics for a social media campaign to promote a Young Adult fantasy novel, emphasizing its world-building and magical language. Each graphic featured glossary entries and snippets for the unique terms used in the story.

Review Requests

I have researched various contacts related to book reviews and written tailored review requests to engage them effectively. This involved identifying publishers, literary agents, and bloggers who align with the book’s genre.