Developmental Editing To Propel Your Novel Forward
Independent Editor
Natalie J. Potell
Writing a novel takes a lot of hard work, time, and dedication. Setting aside that hour or two every day to churn out page after page is no small feat. Your book has become a labor of love, and just because it’s complete doesn’t mean it’s time to slow down.
Now, make your novel great.
Let’s light a fire under your words so they burn with excitement, emotion, and a rawness that cannot be ignored. Keep that forward momentum going with constructive editing, and I will show you how to make the most of your manuscript while teaching you writing techniques and best practices for stellar storytelling.
How I Can Help You
Refine Your Plot
By identifying gaps/ & inconsistencies within a given arc and providing suggestions on how to weave those distinct story threads together seamlessly.
Cultivate Active Voice
Via evaluating the current tone, verb choice, and point of view, and developing a plan to elevate that language.
Build Rich Character Development
Through focusing on how characters can and should grow over the course of a novel and advising how to incorporate those changes.
Polish Your Ideas
Through in-depth discussions, to advise on how to craft an ending, write a difficult scene, or loosen up a part that seems too stiff or formal.
Craft Dynamic Dialogue
By analyzing what motivates their actions and reactions and highlighting how to make each character true to themselves through natural word choice and tone.
Being Your Coach and Advocate
By helping you learn how to make important revisions and grow as a writer as you move through the editing phase of writing a novel.