“Sam was a wonderful editor—thoughtful, thorough, and communicative, he handled my writing with care and compassion.”
Sam set the bar high for future editors. He truly understood my vision for the piece. He asked the right questions and made thoughtful suggestions. The end result was a smarter, sharper story I couldn’t be more proud of.
Every time I finish a story, Sam is one of the first people I send it to. He thinks deeply about every axis of a story and is not afraid to dig into every knot in plot and structure down to every sentence that’s not hitting its beat; he leaves no stone unturned. With his clarity and thoughtfulness, Sam makes the revision process something I look forward to. It’s truly a joy and a privilege to be edited by him.
Sam’s close reading and enthusiasm make him a delightful and trustworthy editor. His feedback defers to the writer’s vision and aesthetic while posing the right questions that drive the work forward.
Literary Editing and Academic Writing Consultations
I offer developmental editing services in the genres of short fiction, creative and literary essays, and book criticism. As a college composition instructor, I also offer consultations on academic writing and developmental editorial advice for undergraduate and graduate students and applicants. I will not provide in-line edits on any applications or materials to be submitted for academic credit.
Rates
Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, and Criticism
Initial Consultation and Project Review – $50
(includes a 1 hour or-so virtual/phone chat about your goals for and concerns about your project, and my initial review of the project underway)
In line comments in Microsoft Word or Google Docs – $40/hr
(total hours estimate for the project to be discussed beforehand)
Academic Writing and High School/College Consultations
1 hour developmental consultation – sliding scale
In line editing and comments* – $20/hr
*(I won’t directly edit anything meant to be submitted as part of an application or for academic credit, but I am happy to consider separate work to help students improve the style and mechanics of their writing)