I have been writing and editing professionally for over thirty years, with two novels published: Tell Me How This Ends Well (Crown Books, Hogarth, 2017) and Antonia Lively Breaks the Silence (Algonquin Books, 2013), along with a collection of stories, Most of Us Are Here Against Our Will (Viking Penguin, 2005). I've assisted authors in editing their novels until they are polished and ready for the market. For example, a client, Brian Cuban, sold his debut, The Ambulance Chaser, to a subsidiary of Simon & Schuster, while another sold her mystery novel to a wonderful, independent press.
As a writer myself, I understand the intricacies of plotting a successful novel and how challenging it can be to get your book where you want it. I offer various levels of editorial service based on a client's needs. I'm equally comfortable with copyediting and developmental editing, dissecting your manuscript scene by scene to identify what works and what needs more work. No matter where you are in the process, I can help you move your plot and story forward, allowing you to finish what you've started or start fresh with a revision. I've guided writers through every stage of the editorial journey and successfully shepherded many books to market. As you can see, I don't favor one genre over another, but a word of warning: if you're writing fantasy or a mystery/thriller, your work needs to stand out, as these genres are highly saturated. What do I look for in a story? One word--passion.
Feel free to reach out to me for pricing by clicking the envelope icon on any page.
I did a webinar called HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL IN 90 DAYS. You can view it here or below.
As a writer myself, I understand the intricacies of plotting a successful novel and how challenging it can be to get your book where you want it. I offer various levels of editorial service based on a client's needs. I'm equally comfortable with copyediting and developmental editing, dissecting your manuscript scene by scene to identify what works and what needs more work. No matter where you are in the process, I can help you move your plot and story forward, allowing you to finish what you've started or start fresh with a revision. I've guided writers through every stage of the editorial journey and successfully shepherded many books to market. As you can see, I don't favor one genre over another, but a word of warning: if you're writing fantasy or a mystery/thriller, your work needs to stand out, as these genres are highly saturated. What do I look for in a story? One word--passion.
- Developmental Editing is when I help the client develop his book from the ground up, offering suggestions about every element of the manuscript from POV (point of view) to structure and everything in between.
- When a client isn't sure the book is ready for an editor's eyes, he'll want it assessed for plot, character, voice, tone, structure, and style, and reach out for a Manuscript Assessment.
- Copyediting is a deep, thorough line edit where I dive into the manuscript, paying close attention to it on a sentence-by-sentence level, cutting what needs cutting, fixing what needs fixing, and querying the client about usage and sense.
- Proofreading is a sweeping scan of the book in which I correct any typos and grammatical mistakes.
Feel free to reach out to me for pricing by clicking the envelope icon on any page.
I did a webinar called HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL IN 90 DAYS. You can view it here or below.
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David is a brilliant editor, who knows just how to pare down your writing to its essence. His cuts are genius! |
I found David's suggestions exactly what I needed to get through a book that was giving me trouble. I'd recommend him to anyone who's looking for an editorial sherpa. |
The trouble with a secret life is that it is very frequently a secret from the person who lives it and not at all a secret for the people he encounters. ~ James Baldwin, Another Country