Editing Request Form

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Outline Critique

If you’ve got your story mapped out but haven’t put pen to paper yet, I can still help you put your best foot forward in the writing process with an outline critique. I will look over your outline and provide feedback on cohesiveness, conflict timing, story arc, etc.

Developmental Editing

In a developmental edit of your project, you will receive an in-depth review of your working content regarding what works and what doesn’t work for your story’s vision. I will read your project from beginning to end and give you a 2-4 page editorial letter (depending on the size of the project) offering structural and stylistic revision suggestions, asking questions, and providing feedback about how your content reads to your intended audience. After you receive your editorial letter, you may sign up for a time to collaborate with me 1-on-1 during Editing office hours at The Muse Writers Center.

Line Editing

I will examine your content line by line to correct sentence structure, dialogue, word usage, tone and voice, grammatical errors, spelling, and any inconsistencies according to the house style guide (Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed. or Associated Press, depending on the type of work you have submitted.

Query Letter

I can help you tailor your query letter to give you the best advantage when sending submission packets to agents/publishers.

Blurb Editing

A back cover blurb is your best chance to entice potential readers to pick up your book over hundreds of others on the shelf. It’s a short pitch that simultaneously communicates genre, characters, and plot— a big assignment for such a small paragraph. I can help you write, organize, and edit your back cover blurb so that your book stands out.

Terms and Conditions *

I acknowledge that Denise Wofford, Alchemical Ink, is providing the requested services on a volunteer basis, free of charge, in cooperation with The Muse Writers Center and its member benefits. I understand that I will not be charged for these services but that the frequency at which I may access these services may be limited. I acknowledge that Denise Wofford retains the right to refuse service at any time for any reason.

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