Claire Ashgrove – Editor

Let's build an unforgettable read!

**I try to run a holiday special each year. This year, on developmental edits, I'm discounting works of 100k or more by 50%. Remember, you can gift me, too, just put it in your brief if that's your plan.**

I've edited genre fiction for over 17 years, including editing for Entangled Publishing, and helped create over 250 successful novels, primarily in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance (both category and stand alone, and across all romance sub-genres.) I absolutely love working with new authors, and I support both Indie and Traditional paths.

MY BACKGROUND:

In Science Fiction and Fantasy, I'm proud to have worked on titles by Frank Herbert, Hugo-Nominated Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Peter J. Wacks, J.R. Boyett, DJ Butler, D.K. Holmberg, Kate Corcino, CS Humble, and many others. I'm a sucker for anything dragon related and fully realized magical systems.

My Romance background is extensive. I enjoy all sub-genres but specialize in historical, contemporary, paranormal, and suspense. I've edited authors such as: NYT and USA Today Bestselling authors Nana Malone, Barb Han, and Denise Grover Swank; Golden Heart Nominee Evie Anderson; National Bestselling author Saranna DeWylde, and many other award-winning and bestselling authors.

I'm also a multi-Award Winning and National Bestselling author with titles published by TOR, Blackstone, Berkley, St. Martin's, and Entangled. I've contributed to several science fiction / fantasy anthologies, including the highly successful Joe Ledger franchise.

MY MANNER:

I respect your voice, your choices, and work to bring your vision to life. Your story is special; it deserves to be treated as such.

*I specialize in world-building, developing strong conflict, and three-dimensional characters.

*Honest remarks delivered with grace and respect.

*Personalized, constructive feedback.

*Detailed manuscript comments that highlight strengths and areas of improvement.

**Ongoing support through the entirety of the editing phase**

SERVICES:

Developmental Editing -- You can expect a detailed feedback letter as well as thorough manuscript comments. Focus on plot, characterization, world building, and conflict. Big picture and micro-level analysis.

Editorial Assessments -- Very similar to the above, with added emphasis on craft where needed. Fewer in-manuscript notes. Big-picture only.

Copy Editing -- Detail-oriented feedback on grammar and style, consistency, minor line edits, and fact-checking. Adherence to CMOS.

Line Editing -- Clarity in phrasing and also second-language works. I work with "smoothing out" translated works and enjoy this very much.

Proofreading -- Thorough review for final errors. I'll use your style sheet from copy editing, too.

Query Package -- Polishing your query letter, a full and short synopsis, and the opening 50 pages of your novel.

*I am also happy to fact check anything equine related. (Select Developmental Editing and specify this need.)

"Claire's insights into my novel helped me identify areas needing improvement--what was working, and what wasn't--allowing me to polish my novel and take it to the next level. Knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone." -- National bestselling author and Hugo-nominated editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt (Davi Rhii, John Simon, Fox's Predator)