Hello! I am a reader and a sucker for a good story!
As a reader, I gravitate to certain genres, and for the most part, these are also what I prefer to edit:
With developmental editing, especially, you want an editor who knows and understands the tropes, rhythms, structure, etc. of your story's genre. So for substantive editing as well as beta reading, it is preferable to hire an editor who knows, reads, and enjoys the genre of your story.
The genre doesn't matter as much when it comes to copy editing and polishing. Your editor just needs to know the rules of language mechanics: punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. of whatever style guide you follow.
- retellings and modernizations of fairy tales, legends, and classics
- general, women's, Christian, contemporary, and literary fiction
- humorous, mature, contemporary, and historical romance
With developmental editing, especially, you want an editor who knows and understands the tropes, rhythms, structure, etc. of your story's genre. So for substantive editing as well as beta reading, it is preferable to hire an editor who knows, reads, and enjoys the genre of your story.
The genre doesn't matter as much when it comes to copy editing and polishing. Your editor just needs to know the rules of language mechanics: punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. of whatever style guide you follow.
If you have written a story from another genre (see also my Miscellany & Add-On Services page) or one that defies classification (how exciting is that?!) but you still think you might like to work with me, please feel free to contact me anyway! :)
If your story needs genre-specific work beyond my scope, I will offer to refer you to one of my peers.
Similarly, if your story needs a sensitivity reader, I am happy to refer you to resources to assist you.
If your story needs genre-specific work beyond my scope, I will offer to refer you to one of my peers.
Similarly, if your story needs a sensitivity reader, I am happy to refer you to resources to assist you.
