Obsidian Prose | Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Developmental Editor & Line Editor | Specialising in Indie / new authors

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Hi, I am Marek and I am an indie author and editor who specialises in fantasy fiction and fantasy sci-fi. I also specialise in helping authors who use English as a second language, and have chosen to write a novel in English.

Website: https://obsidianprose.com/
Email: marek.obsidian@gmail.com

Services offered: developmental edit | line edit (other editing services, and beta reading on enquiry)

Genre preferences: fiction | fantasy | high and low fantasy | sword and sorcery | science fantasy | contemporary fantasy | dungeon punk | arcane punk | new adult | adult | horror | dystopian | humour

Types of MS: Novels | novellas | short stories | works in progress

Client preferences: indie authors & traditional authors

Experience and training: MA Creative Writing | BA (hons) Fine Art | CELTA qualified English teacher (12 years) | published indie author | Entry-level Member of the CIEP, the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Example of service provided: depending on which service is chosen, the client will receive a free consultation chat to help decide which service is most suitable for their work; page-by-page comments; an editorial report; suggestions; pointers; revisions

Areas covered may include (depending on the service): what is working well and what needs tweaking, plot mechanics, POV, characters, genre, setting, worldbuilding, market and readership potential, author’s creative and publishing goals, grammar, spelling, punctuation

If you are interested in working with me, pop a message below or email me. Quote this code: BRGALF012103 I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your writing and publishing goals.

If you want to check out my indie author portfolio/experience, you can find me on Instagram and Facebook and X, or simply google M F Alfrey

My author page:
https://mfalfrey.com/

[M]

I am still taking bookings for October and have a few slots remaining.

[M]

I am now back open to bookings for December 2023 and have slots available for developmental editing and line editing. Please quote this ref number when contacting me:
BRGALF012103

[M]

Hi authors!
I am open to bookings after April 11th 2024 and have slots available for developmental editing and line editing.
Please quote this ref number when contacting me: BRGALF012103

[M]

Hi all,
I am now open from August through to December 2024 for bookings. Please quote this ref number when contacting me: BRGALF012103

[Marta]

Do you charge?

[M]

Marta wrote: "Do you charge?"

Hi Martha,
Apologies for the slow reply, I was away.
Yes, I am professionally trained and offer professional services, so I do charge. Fees are assessed case by case upon reception of a manuscript sample.
There is further information on fees here on my webpage:
https://obsidianprose.com/pricing/

Kind regards,
Marek