I offer fiction-editing services for short stories, novellas, and novels in the following genres: fantasy, science fiction, young adult, romance, mystery, and literary. If you write in a genre that's not listed, please contact me to discuss whether we would be a good fit. I also edit science-fiction and fantasy poetry.
This includes line edits for grammar, typos, punctuation, spacing, awkward phrasing, etc.; a report of at least one page of common issues and revision recommendations; and follow-ups with the author via email and/or Skype.
Developmental Editing: $0.01 per word
This includes comments on plot, characters, themes, story structure, etc.; a report of at least one page of revision recommendations; and follow-ups with the author via email and/or Skype.
Both: $0.0175 per word
25% discount available to SHUWPF students/alumni. Rates are negotiable, and payment plans are available. If you're interested in working with me, contact me via email to discuss your project.
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"Carrie Gessner is a top-notch polisher of prose and poetry. Her editing style is appreciative, with careful feedback that ensures your work is better after her close attention." – K.W. Taylor, author of The Curiosity Killers (Dog Star Books)
"I can’t say enough about Carrie Gessner’s editing skills. Her feedback allowed me to polish my story and create a professional looking novel." – Sheri Queen, author of Bounty Huntress (Wilda Press)
Qualifications:
- BA in English from Carnegie Mellon University, 2010
- MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, 2015
- 18 months working in closed captioning, which involved proofreading and editing
- love of reading and grammar
Prices:
Content Editing: $0.01 per word
This includes line edits for grammar, typos, punctuation, spacing, awkward phrasing, etc.; a report of at least one page of common issues and revision recommendations; and follow-ups with the author via email and/or Skype.
Developmental Editing: $0.01 per word
This includes comments on plot, characters, themes, story structure, etc.; a report of at least one page of revision recommendations; and follow-ups with the author via email and/or Skype.
Both: $0.0175 per word
25% discount available to SHUWPF students/alumni. Rates are negotiable, and payment plans are available. If you're interested in working with me, contact me via email to discuss your project.
Recent Projects:
Blood at the Altar
Allan C.R. Cornelius
"Red Sand" by Sheri Queen
"Fluid" by Emmerite Sundberg
Bounty Huntress
A Hotel Paranormal Novella
Sheri Queen
"The Girl with a Broken Wing"
Short Story in the Crazy Little Spring Called Love Anthology
Sheri Queen
Testimonials:
"Carrie Gessner is a top-notch polisher of prose and poetry. Her editing style is appreciative, with careful feedback that ensures your work is better after her close attention." – K.W. Taylor, author of The Curiosity Killers (Dog Star Books)
"I can’t say enough about Carrie Gessner’s editing skills. Her feedback allowed me to polish my story and create a professional looking novel." – Sheri Queen, author of Bounty Huntress (Wilda Press)
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