Editing Services
Ready to take your story to the next level?
Content editing may be the next step for you. This type of editing takes a deeper look at your story as a whole, focusing on elements like character development, plot and structure, pacing, point-of-view, audience awareness, and more. Content editing is all about refining not only your story, but also your craft - and giving you skills you'll be able to use for the rest of your journey as a writer.
If you've taken your project as far as you can on your own and have an open mind to dive into what makes it tick, identify strengths and areas of improvement, and figure out what creative choices will best fit your story's purpose, read on to decide what kind of content editing may be best for you - and if I may be the right fit for your story.
About Me
My name is Tommie Michele Rivituso, but you may know me better as just Tommie Michele, young adult author. I've published two YA dystopian novels through Descendant Publishing, spent years studying the craft of fiction, and spend my free time dissecting my favorite novels (the longer and more complex, the better) to figure out what makes them work - when I'm not scheming for my own epic fantasy work-in-progress, that is. I specialize in speculative fiction, particularly dystopian and fantasy, along with Young Adult - especially stories written from a Christian worldview. I do not read stories that contain explicit romantic content (i.e. no "spice" or "open-door"). Other than that, I'm willing to dive into almost anything. If you have any questions or want to chat further to determine if I'm a fit for your story, please reach out via my contact section (at the bottom of this page)!
Services
First Three Chapters Critique
$100 for up to 10k words
I will read and assess the first three chapters of your project in relation to your goals for the overall story! This edit hones in on the most important elements that are specific to the introductory chapters of your story, including:
- Establishment of your characters
- Tone promise
- Hook and inciting event
- Pacing and flow
- Story world
- Conflict and stakes
Along with craft skills like dialogue, point-of-view, voice, scene structure, etc.
This edit is for you if:
- You sense your first few chapters "fall flat" or are "boring"/"slow"
- You want to tighten your introductory scenes to ensure they match the purpose of the rest of your story
- You've already done some big-picture or content editing, but know your first few chapters need some extra refining
You will receive:
- a 5+ page editorial assessment identifying strengths and weaknesses, along with potential solutions.
- annotated manuscript pages of your first three chapters
- a 30-minute Zoom or phone call to discuss potential revisions
*limit: 10,000 words. Timeframe is typically 2 weeks, but will be determined in the initial consult.
Developmental Edit
$0.009 per word
I will read and assess your full manuscript in relation to your goals! This edit provides a big-picture view of what's working and what may not be for your entire story, including elements such as:
- Character development
- Tone and voice
- Structure (plot and scene)
- Pacing and flow
- Story world
- Conflict and stakes
- Dialogue
- Point-of-View
All tailored toward your own goals and with a focus on how your creative choices are serving your story and purpose.
This edit is for you if:
- You've taken content revisions as far as you can on your own (or with friends/fellow writers) and you're ready for a fresh set of feedback
- You sense something not quite working, but can't put a finger on it (and/or you have specific areas of concern)
- You know the story you're trying to tell, but need someone to help you streamline, tighten, and clarify.
You will receive:
- a 13+ page editorial assessment identifying big-picture strengths and weaknesses, along with potential solutions.
- annotated manuscript pages with scene-level feedback and comments.
- a one-hour Zoom or phone call to discuss potential revisions, further questions, and anything else you would like to clarify.
*Typical timeline is 6-8 weeks, but may vary based on the length of the work and will be determined in the initial consult.