1:1 Writing Review
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What can you expect from an editor?
A fresh eye. Insights. A map to a strong revision.

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Editing is intrinsically a subjective process of offering advice and suggestions to the author/client. Editing a creative work is perhaps the most subjective activity possible in the field of literature. As your editor, I will use my background and experience in editing the manuscript. An editor’s sole function is to aid and assist you in editing the manuscript. I will make my best efforts to advise and suggest changes to improve your manuscript. The decision to accept or reject my suggestions is finally and solely yours as a creative writer.

There are no guarantees in the highly competitive field of publishing and literature. In large part the acceptance of a manuscript for publication or an application for a writing grant, residency, academic program or other writing competition is the subjective decision of a publisher and its editors or a writing program and its staff. While working to aid you in preparing the best manuscript possible given the submitted material, I have no way of judging the market or the whims and caprices of the publishing industry and targeted writing community. I wish I could! But, please know that there are dozens, if not hundred, of literary journals that are good matches for publishing your work. Seeing your work published is a matter of commitment and perseverance. Hang in there, keep going. Your work will find its audience.

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Praise

• “Her feedback was demanding but very, very helpful.”

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• "Doing this work with you...I'm being more bold. I can check it out with someone who'll give me an honest assessment."

• "I am especially thankful for your thoughtful comments and readings of my work and others. I will cherish your comments as I go forward.”

• ""Melanie is highly professional, supportive and thoughtful. She provides smart, kind listening and constructive feedback."