Holistic Editing and Coaching

What is a Holistic Editor?

A traditional editor will read the draft of a manuscript and provide detailed feedback.

A holistic editor will do more. I will give feedback as well as offer help in many other areas of writing. We can have discussions about your goals as a writer. If you are looking to publish or produce, I can help you through the process. We can work on areas that need improvement. I can suggest exercises to help you through difficult times. For neurodiverse writers, I can help especially with aspects of the writing process that are challenging and offer alternative solutions.

I make the process of writing and editing about multiple elements. The discussion process, whether it be venting or questions or working through artistic struggles, is all extremely important. Many, many writers have few resources or people to help them grow and bloom artistically.

This is THE BEST KIND OF WRITING HELP THAT COULD EXIST. Using this technique, we can address weaknesses or areas for improvement on the spot.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Women authors/issues
LGBTQI authors/issues
Autism/ADHD
playwriting and dramatic structure
writing theory
non-traditional structure

SOLUTIONS

I won't just point out troubled areas needing attention. I will help you work through solutions, no matter how many drafts.

DISCUSSION

One of the most important elements of creative growth is discussion of a variety of topics, but most specifically your particular interests.

BETA CRITIQUE

I will read for story structure, themes, character development, sensitivity, genre, and other elements.

All packages include the following:

Full criticism of a text up to 10,000 words. Send me the file or a link to a Google doc. I'll embed comments into the text.
Unlimited interaction: chat, email, idea kicking, feedback, creative writing exercises, etc.
For those wishing ONLY a beta reading, I have lower rates.