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The Full Edit is a substantive edit.  This means you will receive not only corrections for spelling, grammar, and punctuation but style and plot suggestions as well.  I offer ideas for both technical and story issues.

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In addition to suggestions on the basic elements of spelling, punctuation, and grammar, you may get suggestions on or for:

 

Writing for the senses

Word choices

Word/phrase repetition

Cliches

Maintaining consistency in style, voice, and tone

Rhythm

Pacing

Drama/tension/hooks

Loose plot threads/plot inconsistencies

Character weaknesses

Contradictions

POV shifts

Dialogue and dialogue tags

Action

Setting

Description

Showing vs. telling

You may find comments on the following:

 

Is the promise of the opening fulfilled?

Does the story start at the right place?

Where does interest wane?

Does the opening grab a reader’s attention?

Is there confusion within scenes?

Are all questions resolved?

Does the end satisfy?  Is it logical?

Are characters different from one another?

 

Please note:

Although I suggest words & phrases, I do not rewrite or co-author.

I do not verify spelling or usage of words in languages other than English.

I cannot pass your manuscript to agents or publishers.

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