I edit genre fiction on a project basis with a focus on contemporary romance and romantasy novels. I have edited for multiple self-published authors, including books that went on to be an indie success or earned traditional publishing deals.
My background as a professional editor of nonfiction for more than a decade grounds my technical knowledge regarding style and grammar, while my experience as a self-published genre fiction author who reads and studies the market extensively provides the foundation for my developmental edits.
My edits include:
- Editorial and market research-based feedback
- Dev edits: In-line manuscript comments and an overall manuscript evaluation
- Copy edits: editing for Chicago Manual of Style and maintaining/creating in-house stylesheet (includes light line editing)
- Proofreading: In-line manuscript edits for grammar and typos (this does NOT include editorial feedback, line edits, or a stylesheet)
Developmental edits – .015 per word
Copy edits – .015 per word
Contact me here to arrange a free sample edit (first chapter or first 10 pages). This step ensures alignment on both sides.
“Alicia’s editorial feedback on my debut novel was invaluable. Her insight on the main characters and their motivations, along with notes on pacing and general edits, forced me to go deeper in my writing and create a more nuanced and layered story.” – Valerie Pepper, author of The Widow’s Guide
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