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Manuscript Editing

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I am looking for an experienced fiction editor to edit my completed 35,000 word novella, The Breath of Straw, a Southern Gothic/folk horror story with elements of romance, mystery, and tragedy. 

. The novel has a strong rural atmosphere, character-driven storytelling, supernatural elements, and dialogue that sometimes uses Southern/rural speech patterns.

I am looking for an editor who can improve the manuscript while preserving my voice and my characters' voices. I don't want the story rewritten in someone else’s style. 

The edit should address:

  • Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure
  • Awkward or unclear wording
  • Repetition and unnecessary wording
  • Dialogue flow and readability
  • Consistency in character names, details, and events
  • Pacing and transitions
  • Areas where the writing tells too much instead of showing
  • Any confusing passages or continuity problems
  • Preservation of intentional Southern/rural dialogue and character voice

I am open to suggestions for strengthening a scene, but I want the editor to respect the existing story, characters, atmosphere, and overall direction. 


Thank you so much, Michael

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Michael W. A United States