Black Friday weekend offer: first-look edit!

If you’re a regular reader (*waves*), you may have seen my previous post on memories of my first NaNoWriMo – and how I didn’t touch my first draft for months because I was scared!

With that in mind, I’m going to trial a new service specially tailored to first-time NaNoWriMo participants.

I’m calling it a first-look edit.

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What do you mean, a first-look edit?

Basically, you send me the first part of your manuscript. This could be after you’ve tidied it up, or done a first edit, if you prefer. If you like, you can send me a synopsis or summary too.

I will:

• Spend an hour reading it and making notes
• Give you feedback, either in the form of a report emailed to you, or if you prefer, via a half-hour Zoom call

This feedback would include observations on the opening of your novel, characterisation, your character arc(s) so far, structure, pacing, plot, style, and whether your book meets genre expectations. If applicable, I’ll also suggest ways to strengthen how you write.

NB: while I may point out any repeated errors in grammar or punctuation, I will not make changes or corrections to your manuscript.

Basically, this is a shortened or taster version of the Manuscript Development Report service I offer.

For this I will charge £30. My current rate for 2 hours’ work is £36, so this represents a 17% discount.

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Why book this service?

• You’ll get actionable tips on several different aspects of writing
• As someone unfamiliar with your book, I have the emotional distance to spot what’s good and also see what needs work
• My report will help you to save time by highlighting any issues and suggesting how to work on them, recommending further resources if appropriate
• My advice will also help you to save money by reducing future editing time: you’ll be able to tackle some of the editing work yourself and apply these insights to the rest of your book
• Mine may be the first pair of eyes on your work (other than yours!) and I undertake to be discreet
• This is a no-obligation service. You don’t have to book an edit with me, or anything else!
• You’ve spent hours writing your novel. Don’t be afraid to invest in it!

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I might be interested…

If so, the first step is to check out my CopyRight Editing page. There, you can read about what I edit and also see testimonials from clients I’ve worked with over the last few years.

Once you’ve done that, please go to my Contact Me form, click the Editing button, and let me know that you’d like to take up my Black Friday offer. I’ll send you a message and we’ll take it from there.

You don’t have to be ready to send me your novel right now. To be honest, I’d rather space my editing assignments out, as that gives me time to write my own books!

HOWEVER, this offer won’t be available for ever. If you’re interested, get in touch sooner rather than later!

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