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THE PROFESSIONALS' EDITOR
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In-depth editing service for writers and publishers, from the unique perspective of editor and author --
Susan Mary Malone, Editor and Author
HOW DOES SUSAN MALONE TAKE A BOOK TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY TO SELL IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE PUBLISHING MARKETPLACE? "Thorough, personalized service: A complete line edit — word by sentence by paragraph by scene by chapter, which highlights what's well done, targets everything that needs work, and includes a litany of writing examples and suggestions — plus an in-depth and comprehensive critique (15-30 pages) accompanies the returned manuscript. This delves into characterization, plotting and pacing, organization and structure, flow, voice and tone, literary devices, all stylistic issues, and overall substance. Basically, I break the book down into all of its essential elements, and provide a blueprint for putting it back together. I do both because it's good to tell you what's wrong; better to show you how to fix it; and best to correlate the two. This is a teaching/learning experience with me, and I want you to understand the why of what I do. "AS GARY GOLDSTEIN, SENIOR EDITOR AT KENSINGTON BOOKS, SAYS, 'WORKING WITH MALONE IS LIKE EARNING A GRADUATE DEGREE IN WRITING' "Once the package is returned, I'm constantly available to help walk you through any and all revisions, for discussion, to answer questions, and just to bat about ideas, for as long as you need me. All of the follow-up, for however long, is included in the initial fee. This also includes one review of the revised manuscript as well. This follow-up is vital, and is one of the big reasons MY WRITERS ARE LEAPING OVER PUBLISHING'S HEAP TO BECOME AUTHORS." For more information contact me at the address below.Also see my monthly column, "Ask the Editor," at www.authorlink.com. Malone Editorial Services Expert Communications, Inc. CityCenter Co. |
