Sample edit
A sample edit looks at the first 1,000 words of your novel and highlights 1-2 key areas to work on in the form of a short editorial report. While I can't comment on big-picture issues while looking at a small snippet of your novel, a sample edit can help you understand my editing style and the kind of feedback I provide at a scene level.
Sample edits are a complimentary service I provide as I understand it’s important for you to choose an editor who understands you and your vision for your novel.
Due to the high number of sample edit requests I receive, I can only offer free personalised samples for writers who are seriously considering booking a developmental edit with me.
Your sample edit will include me reviewing the first 1,000 words of your novel and writing a short editorial report. I offer an editorial report for sample edits (i.e., no in-text comments in your manuscript) because the editorial report is a better representation of my editing style when looking at a small but wonderful portion of your work.
If you’re querying a large number of editors (i.e., more than 5) at a time or you are looking at a different service like a manuscript evaluation or novel scan, I can offer a de-identified sample edit instead.
The de-identified sample edit is feedback taken from a previous novel I’ve edited, used with the author’s full permission. All names, locations and identifiable information have been changed, but the essence of the feedback remains the same.
To request a sample edit, please get in touch with me and include the following information in your request:
A paragraph explaining the plot of your novel
What service you’re looking at
A little bit about yourself