If you’ve ever been stuck on a book project, you probably know how hard it is to get unstuck.
My primary focus as a writing coach and editor is to work collaboratively with you so that you reach your goal, whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, articles or essays.
Developmental editing is the phase in your writing process when I work with you to resolve “big picture” issues in your manuscript. If you’re writing fiction, I help refine your ideas, shape your narrative, and help fix any major plot or character inconsistencies. If your work is nonfiction, articles or essays, I help clarify your message to ensure that the subject matter is communicated clearly to your targeted audience.
I return a marked-up version of the original manuscript, with specific suggestions for each issue, and an editorial report that summarizes the feedback left on the manuscript.
The right editor should be compatible with your personality, understand your writing style, and provide open and honest communication while also respecting your vision.
Copy editing is the next step after you’ve solved your book’s big-picture issues. I read your work on the lookout for anything that makes it less readable like word repetitions, or character and location inconsistencies. My goal is to help create the most readable version of your book, improving clarity, coherency, dialogue tags, word usage, and unintentional shifts in point of view. This is the process where we make sure your book is telling the story you want, and close any gaps in your intent and the reader’s understanding.
Email me to set up a free phone consultation about your project. nancylondonwriter@gmail.com
I look forward to creating with you.
“Nancy helped me see that unless I could convey the characters in such a way that the reader could see feel smell touch and LOVE them no one will care how cool the plot is. She showed me how to cut a scene to save a chapter, how to cut a chapter to save the piece. My growth since working with her has taken me to a final draft that still inspires me.” Andy Melamed
Nancy London 