Editorial services for authors

  • Synopsis critique
    donalee will provide constructive critique on clarity, coherence, and completeness to help you convey your story’s essence effectively. A well-crafted synopsis is essential for pitching your book to agents and publishers.

  • Query letter review
    donalee will assess your query letter and provide suggestions to enhance your pitch, help ensure it captures the essence of your book, and entice agents and publishers to request more.  A strong query letter can open doors.

  • Proofreading
    donalee will review your work to catch any lingering typos, spelling mistakes, or minor errors in grammar and punctuation, giving it a flawless finish.

  • Coaching
    donalee will help you take your writing to the next level. You'll get personalized, one-on-one guidance tailored to your needs, whether you’re brainstorming ideas, overcoming writer’s block, or fine-tuning your narrative skills.

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  • First-page critique
    donalee will provide detailed feedback on your opening page focusing on elements like hook, pacing, and character introduction to ensure a compelling start. Your first page is crucial to grabbing the reader’s attention.

  • Developmental editing
    donalee will dive deep into the structure of your manuscript to examine plot, pacing, character development, and overall structure. You’ll get comprehensive feedback to help you refine your story’s foundation and enhance its impact.

  • Copy editing
    donalee will help you to tighten your text to enhance clarity and add oomph to the language – and the story. Precision in language is key to professional writing.