Developmental editing and proofreading for fantasy, sci-fi, and horror authors.
Have you revised and revised your story but can’t tell whether everything clicks like it should? Are you wondering, Are my characters well developed? Is this scene pulling its weight? Is my monster scary enough?
Or are you confident in your story and just want those final errors gone for good?
Do you need kind, constructive feedback from an approachable editor who works with your genre and respects your style?
From offering detailed big-picture feedback to fixing the tiniest of errors, I help you get your fantasy, sci-fi, or horror book publication ready.
Hey there! I’m Matt Webster-Moore. As your developmental editor, I work with you to make your story as satisfying as possible for your readers, honing its strengths and shedding its weaknesses. As your proofreader, I correct typos, misspellings, and other errors so your readers’ immersion doesn’t get derailed.
I will:
Had your book edited and need those creases ironed out? Give your story that final quality check it deserves and banish lingering errors, keeping your readers immersed.
Satisfied with the big-picture parts of your book? Remove sentence-level distractions so the reader can get lost in your story without stumbling.
Not satisfied with some elements of your story? Turn it into an immersive narrative with compelling characters and conflicts to keep your readers coming back for more.
Finished your first draft and stuck on where to go from here? Illuminate your story's most pressing concerns to guide your revision strategy.
Are you ready to submit your novel to literary agents? Craft an intriguing submission package that will make them pay attention.
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