In creative writing, readers are given an experience of an idea, image or emotion. Regardless of whether the project is a short story, novel, memoir, script, poem, children’s book or creative non-fiction, good writing relies on careful decisions regarding voice, character, structure, pacing and language. We provide creative writing services for both novice and seasoned writers who are looking to come up with a fresh idea, overcome writing hurdles in a draft or write a manuscript for the next audience.

The writer’s intention is the starting point of the work. Discuss genre, audience, length, themes, point of view, tone, and stage of project. An expert may be able to validate the central idea, develop character sketches, outline a plot, build a setting or outline chapters and scenes. In shorter compositions, attention might be given to the opening, turning point and ending. In longer pieces, the editor will take into account the plot line, subplots, continuity, and the build-up and release of tension throughout the piece.

Character and voice are regarded as related parts. A character has a desire, has some sort of difficulty or obstacle, and must make decisions that impact the plot. Dialogue should show personality or alter the situation, not just convey information. The voice of the narrator should be identifiable, but not repetitive. Our experts provide targeted recommendations, in places where a scene lacks a clear objective, places where exposition drags down the pace, places where an image appears familiar, or places where a point-of-view shift might throw the reader off.

Brainstorming, coaching, developmental feedback, line editing or proofreading are all available options for the customer. Commissioned creative content also can be developed where ownership, expectation of originality, and intended use are clearly agreed upon. If the work is for an academic course, support provided is restricted to ethical advice, feedback and model examples from which the student must construct their own work in an ethical way. The voice of the writer is the most important, and the edits must strengthen it, not replace it.

Quality control involves a concern with quality and consistency. The names, dates, place and character information is checked throughout the manuscript. Identifies missing transitions and lack of repetition and/or accidental ambiguity between scenes and scenes. Sentence level editing, respecting of conscious stylistic decisions, for rhythm and clarity. The suitability of the age level and expectations for the reader are taken into account with children’s writing or genre writing without formulaic writing. Specialist or sensitivity review may be advised if the manuscript includes content that is sensitive or represents sensitive information.

The answer is definitely not a promise of publication as agents, publishers and readers are all making their own decisions. It’s a more powerful creative work, more potent line of revision. Constructive and practical support that gives you an explanation of how and why a change could be beneficial, and allows you to make a judgement. Whether it’s initial sketches or final edits, we do this to make the story more interesting, cohesive and definitively yours.

In addition, writers can ask for assistance in preparing for submission materials such as a synopsis, a pitch and a chapter summary/author bio. These are the things that demand a different level of accuracy from the manuscript; they need to convey the project quickly without losing its distinctive qualities. An editor can assist in discovering the main thesis of the work and make sure that sample chapters start at an engaging and engaging place. In self-publishing projects, creative editing might happen at the same time as copy-editing and cover design and eBook preparation, and these three processes are executed in the proper sequence. The writer is given priorities and not a daunting list of all the changes he can make. The service helps the author decide on the form, audience and path to publication of the work by separating the essential revisions from the optional experiments.