Hi, I’m Marie

Developmental editor, manuscript critique, beta reader, manuscript assessment
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I’m a developmental editor who works with fiction books. My goal is to help you shape your story into their best form and to make sure your voice, your vision, and your message truly reaches the reader.

And more than that? I care. A lot.

About your characters and their emotional arcs. About the flow of your story, the pacing. And about how you feel throughout the whole process.

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The most important facts about me

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As a Film School graduate (Major in Screenwriting), I’m trained to craft stories that are both structurally solid and emotionally moving.

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Vintage tea set, supportive developmental editor

I’m a member of Editorial Freelance Association.

My authors receive unlimited post-project support. Questions six months later? A quick sanity check? I’m here. Even after your manuscript is complete, my inbox remains open for your questions and wins.

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I offer free samples for Developmental Edit and Editorial Assessment services, so you can feel confident we’re a right fit. 

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I regularly take editing courses to stay up to date with industry standards and evolving author needs.

Different genres of art

I specialize in Historical Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance.

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MY QUALIFICATIONS

  • EFA Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning

  • EFA Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate

  • EFA Editing Science Fiction and Fantasy

  • Club Ed Coaching Writers

  • Club Ed Explorations: Editing Literary Fiction

  • Club Ed DE Detective

  • Club Ed Editing Mainstream and Upmarket Fiction

  • EFA Editing Sex and Intimacy

  • EFA Romance for Editors: Working with Archetypes, Tropes, and Genre Conventions

  • Film School Diploma in Screenwriting

PROGRAMS I’M IN

I’m one of the organizers for The Story Relief Co-op. This is a free to apply lottery system which gives authors in need the opportunity to win free editorial services in exchange for a testimonial.

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More Facts About Me…

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I used to sing in Opera theatre, so classical music is my absolute favorite.

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My favorite book is What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon.

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I have a collection of over 30 different kinds of loose-leaf tea.

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I speak 4 different languages and have lived in 5 different countries.

Do you think we might be a good match?

I’d love to hear more about you and your story!

Find out how I can help you