Overview
"Annette is extremely insightful and generous with her knowledge. Her suggestions made my plot and prose stronger, which led to me catching the attention of several Big 5 editors. With years of experience mentoring new authors, Annette knows her stuff." - Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak For Hire and The Lost Girls
About Me:
For over six years, I’ve been editing and critiquing books, most of which have gone onto be published, several that were nominated for prestigious awards, such as the International Thriller Writers Best Young Adult Novel and the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement. I’ve worked with bestselling authors and powerhouse editors.
During the course of my publishing career, I’ve:
· collaborated with Alloy Entertainment (You, Everything Everything, Gossip Girl)
· been a Pitch Wars mentor to talented writers and helped them launch their careers
· written and narrated an audiobook with Audible Originals
· published novels with Little, Brown.
I've helped writers climb their way out of messy first drafts. I've assisted those who may have forgotten to include stakes and plot amongst their moody prose and witty banter. I've even helped already phenomenal artists build upon what they've started but can't seem to finish.
I’ve accumulated knowledge and skills from years of working with talented authors, editors, and agents, and I would love to share that knowledge with you! Whether you struggle with voice, hitting those plot points, dialogue, setting, improving pacing, or fleshing out characters through their backstory, I've got you.
What can you expect?
I offer various packages, including query and synopsis critiques, developmental and line edits, and brainstorming sessions. I will take care with your words and look at them with a sharp editorial eye—but also with the heart of a lifelong reader. I am a firm believer that it's just as valuable to know what you’re doing right as what you need to improve on. Whether you’re pursuing a career as an indie, traditionally published, or hybrid author, I can help.
Services
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Certifications
- Traditionally Published Author
- Pitch Wars Mentor
Work experience
Little, Brown
Author of the Women's Fiction/Romance novels, THE REHEARSALS and FOR TWICE IN MY LIFE (with more to come!).
Audible Originals
Author and narrator for the YA romcom audiobook, LOVE LESSONS.
Alloy Entertainment
IP author and collaborator for traditionally published books.
Portfolio
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