Let's craft your ideas
An author once told me that drafting feels like making hand puppets without being able to see the wall. She’s depending on her editor to tell her that the spider's head looks more like a crab’s, but the legs are perfect!
Let me be your trusted set of eyes. Whether you're shaping your first draft or polishing your manuscript, I'm here to help you uncover and communicate your message to your readers.
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-Roxanne Guiney
How can I serve your story?
Copyediting
Your work is complete, your overarching edits are done, and you need a grammarian to nit-pick your punctuation and word usage.
Developmental Editing
Your draft is in progress or complete, but it needs large-scale edits, such as reworking character arcs, structure, and conflict. You want an ally to dive into the narrative to bring order to its pages.
Line Editing
Your draft is complete, but the wording doesn't express everything you intend. You're looking for a wordsmith to polish your phrasing.
Story Critique
Your draft is complete, and you want to know its strengths and weaknesses, but you don't want a full developmental edit. You're looking for honest and constructive feedback.
Ghostwriting
You have an idea or a pile of notes, and you need an experienced writer to craft it into a narrative.
Localization
Your story needs to be converted to USA grammatical and/or cultural conventions.
Testimonials
Very Knowledgeable
"I would recommend Roxanne to help with any type of writing. Her input on the project I am working on was extremely helpful, and I am currently using a number of her recommendations. She is very knowledgeable on how to communicate, and connect with readers."
Stephen Rice
Story Critique
Stunning Piece
"Roxanne is a true professional at what she can create and delivers it in spades. She listened to all my instructions (there were quite a lot too) and [delivered] a stunning piece back to me. She totally understands the mechanics of writing and structured my piece of work perfectly."
Mark Y.
Ghostwriting
Added Insight
"She made sure that my manuscript was of a publishable standard, added insight and gave suggestions where they were needed. She gave me the exact level of support that I needed, which we agreed on before she started. I'd recommend Roxanne to any author who is looking to publish their work[.]"
Stewart McDowall
Copyediting