Books and stories

Books

I am willing to work on all genres of fiction and most non-fiction material. A couple of examples are given over on the right of this page.

For fiction I can assist with the formatting of the book (whether for submission to an agent or for self-publishing). I enjoy editing dialogue and wrote Editing Dialogue, a fact sheet for the CIEP. I am also able to provide a full review that covers:

  • First impressions

  • Line by line edit

  • Writing and style

  • Setting

  • Characters

  • Pacing and plot

  • Summary, style sheet, and detailed list of comments

Stories

I can format a story in a style suitable for submission and then proofread it for:

  • Grammar and punctuation

  • Spelling and capitalisation

  • Ambiguity and inconsistencies

  • Awkward phrases or sentences

I am also prepared to offer suggestions on style and plot, although these will be my opinions only and I cannot guarantee that they would make a story more sellable!

If anyone is looking for an editor providing a good service at an affordable price, then Stephen is the right choice. His communication was excellent and he responded to my emails promptly. Additionally, he didn't hesitate to answer my questions after his work was done. I enjoyed working with him and recommend Stephen to anyone who is serious about writing.

Farid Arab, Short story writer, Perth, Australia

I've been through your corrected MS with comments, and found it very heartening. You've done a great job and pointed out quite a few things that escaped me.

David Longhorn, Supernatural Tales

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