Have you finished the first draft of a young adult novel (maybe even the second or third) and now your gut is saying you need professional help seeing the big picture issues before diving back into revisions? Is your goal to self-pub it or make it agent-ready so you can start querying? Then we might be a match! I focus on developmental editing of YA manuscripts, from sci-fi/fantasy, contemporary, to literary or experimental novels. I can evaluate your novel and give feedback about to revise weaknesses into strengths. You make it good, I’ll help you make it better.
Timely turnaround. Rates and references available upon request. Let’s meet and make a custom plan for your revision needs.
For the quickest reply, please contact me at winterworkswords@gmail.com.
Testimonials
“I used Brenda’s services late in the revision process when I was struggling to implement some of the feedback I received from my editor at the publishing house that acquired my manuscript. Brenda provided valuable insight even though the piece had already been through multiple rounds of revisions with my critique partners, agent, and editor. She was easy to communicate with, responded with feedback faster than expected, and identified big-picture areas to consider as well as feedback on details such as word choice and grammar. I would recommend Brenda’s editorial services at any point in your writing process.”
Kerri Kokias
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Picture-book author of Snow Sisters, Clever Hans, You Might be Special, and
A Person Can Be
“I am so, so thankful for Brenda’s talent and eagle eyes… this was my first, first draft where… I had no clear place to start revising. Now I do! Thank you to Brenda so, so much for all this, truly amazing help!”
Shannon Grogan
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Young-adult author of From Where I Watch You
“Thank you for such a thoughtful and extraordinarily professional editing job. As I read thru the changes and suggestions you provided I’m haunted by one thing: why in hell didn’t I and my agent have this book professionally copy edited before it went out to the publishing industry. I won’t make that mistake again. As you point out each issue, they immediately become obvious.”
Chris Malburg
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Author of the Enforcement Division series of adult thrillers
“Brenda was instrumental in getting my writing project completed and turned in on time. She helped me set up a schedule timeline with achievable goals. Her communication and comments were clear and direct. Her guidance, support and professionalism exceeded all expectations. She is a life-saver, I couldn’t have graduated on time without her help.”
Laura Yon
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Graduate of the Upaya Zen Center