Beacon Editing

Substantive, fiction

A substantive edit tackles big-picture issues. It provides paragraph- and chapter-level suggestions, pointing out areas for improvement to smooth the flow and construction of ideas and information.

It includes:

• Characterization
• Plot development
• Setting
• Pacing
• Genre considerations
• Overall assessment of the story

Line Editing, fiction

A line edit examines the manuscript on a word and sentence level. The focus is on strengthening the language and style of the text to make a good story shine.

It will:

• Tighten your writing
• Strengthen your word choice
• Improve clarity and flow
• Eliminate clichés, jargon, and overused words

Copyediting, fiction

A copyedit delves into small-picture issues. It can be light, moderate, or heavy depending on the author and manuscript. Aside from correcting spelling, grammar, usage, and punctuation, it can look at:

• Continuity
• Consistency
• Redundancies
• Clarity
• Word choice
• Tone/voice
• Point-of-view

Genre Specialties

Other genres accepted. Specialties include:

• Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
• Romance

I do not edit erotica or horror.