Overview
I've been editing genre fiction for over 16 years and worked on over 200 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.
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 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, 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 with a coaching emphasis.
*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.
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)
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Awards
- Best Paranormal Single Title
- Best Contemporary Romance
- USA Today Bestsellers
- NYT Bestsellers
Work experience
Wordfire Press
Proofreading services and digital formatting for over 20 titles.
Entangled Publishing
Developmental editor for contemporary and paranormal romance and a handful of cozies.
Self-employed
Numerous editing credits with NYT / USA Today / Bestselling and award-winning authors such as Nana Malone, Frank Herbert, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Barb Han, Saranna DeWylde, D.K. Holmberg, Peter J. Wacks, and many many more. I have edited for Entangled, Wordfire Press, Pro Se Publications, and worked with both indie and traditional authors in romance (all sub genres), fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, young adult, and more.
Award-winning, National Bestselling author of over 30 novels in romance, fantasy, and science fiction with more to come. Published by Tor, Entangled, and Berkley and well versed in indie publishing.
The Wild Rose Press
Acquired for contemporary romance, developmental and line-editing. Some proofreading. Some digital formatting. Maintained a strong stable of no less than 15 authors annually.
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