Author… and Editor!
As the author of three published novels, many dozens of short stories, and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Stonecoast Review, Shannon is proficient in all aspects of the editorial process. A keen eye for detail and an instinct for good storytelling gives her the unique ability to act as developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader.
Shannon’s extensive experience within the publishing industry allows her to assist authors with everything from nurturing a vague idea into a fully realized manuscript to the art/science of writing a great query letter.
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Developmental Edits: Feedback on plot, structure, pacing, dialogue, and characterization within your manuscript.
Copy Edits: Line-level suggestions to refine and maintain clarity, voice, and consistency within your project.
Proofreading: Final touches on your manuscript to correct grammar, typos, spelling, and punctuation.
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A detailed, 2-5 page overview of your manuscript that focuses on overall strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for how to move the project forward.
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Suggestions on how to write a query letter that will get your project noticed by literary agents. May involve reading your manuscript to get a better idea of how to tailor your letter to the right agent.