Shannon Roberts – Editor

Writing a novel is not an event, but a process. As an editor, I'm committed to providing authors the support they need throughout that process.

Whether you need help fleshing out an unfinished manuscript, revising an early draft, or fine-tuning an almost finished product, my goal is to ensure that you're fully prepared to publish the best possible version of your story.

I've worked with nearly every genre at some point, but my focus is speculative fiction, specifically magical realism, surreal fiction, fantasy of all kinds, and science fiction. These genres often present their own unique challenges, all of which an experienced editor can help you surmount.

In addition to assessments and developmental editing, I also have extensive experience with line editing, which is exactly what it sounds like: a line-by-line close edit of a manuscript, intended to polish an author's voice and maximize the impact of every paragraph. If you've got an out-of-control word count, this is just the thing to bring your manuscript back into manageable territory (and make it more attractive to prospective agents)!