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Susan Mayse
Profile
Helping writers to develop their own clear, powerful voices is my special skill and delight. I have twenty-plus years of experience in substantive, developmental and copy editing of nonfiction and fiction.
As a trainer and developmental editor I work one-to-one with you to develop your writing skills as you develop your manuscript. This offers you hands-on advice and feedback useful for your work in progress, plus skills that you can apply to your future work.
In manuscript evaluation of both fiction and nonfiction I read mainly for voice, setting, dialogue, pace, character development and other aspects of storytelling. I also note grammar, spelling, punctuation, diction and style. I provide comments on your writing’s strengths and areas for further work.
"Because you see me as a storyteller and writer, I now see myself that way," one of my clients wrote. Another thanked me for "brilliant and incisive help."
Tell me about your project -- I welcome queries.
Editorial Skills
- Consulting and manuscript evaluation
- Developmental or project editing
- Structural and substantive editing
Media/Genres
- Books, general
- Fiction
- Trade non-fiction
Subjects
- Archaeology and ancient history
- Biography
- Culture
- Ecology and environment
- History
- Literature