I've been a freelance editor for several of the Big Six, but recently I started my own an editing company focusing on indie authors. Just like many authors have become frustrated with the politics within the publishing industry, many editors feel the same way. Gone are the days of Maxwell Perkins. Publishers no longer assign an editor to a book who will work closely with an author to refine and revise their work. If a writer needs a little direction and some help to make an okay story into a great novel, they won’t get it unless they work with a smaller independent publisher that has an editorial staff or hire their own editor. I thrive on the hands on interaction with my authors and that's one of the reasons why I wanted to branch out on my own.
I've worked with several indie authors that have made it to Amazon's Top 100 List as well as The New York Times Best Seller List.
At the Polished Pen, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with you and your specific needs as a writer.
Just looking for a quick line edit to check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency and word usage, and a little extra help rewriting/rewording sections to give your manuscript that “polished” look? No problem.
Want a heavier hand to cut through the purple prose and check your manuscript for overall clarity and flow? We have that covered.
Do you need someone to go over your manuscript with a fine tooth comb to catch inconsistent character behavior/speech and the overall readability of your novel? There’s an editor for that!
I have a BFA in Creative Writing from Yale University and a MA in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College.
I've worked with several indie authors that have made it to Amazon's Top 100 List as well as The New York Times Best Seller List.
At the Polished Pen, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with you and your specific needs as a writer.
Just looking for a quick line edit to check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency and word usage, and a little extra help rewriting/rewording sections to give your manuscript that “polished” look? No problem.
Want a heavier hand to cut through the purple prose and check your manuscript for overall clarity and flow? We have that covered.
Do you need someone to go over your manuscript with a fine tooth comb to catch inconsistent character behavior/speech and the overall readability of your novel? There’s an editor for that!
I have a BFA in Creative Writing from Yale University and a MA in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College.
If you're interested, please visit my website. www.polished-pen.com
I come with over eight years of experience and very reasonable rates.