WHY HIRE AN EDITOR?

Whether you’re self-publishing or publishing traditionally, producing a great book is never a solitary act. Mad Lit can offer an objective eye and ear to help you develop, refine, and strengthen your material before your words are printed and bound (or digitized and downloaded).

WHEN DOES A WRITER NEED AN EDITOR?

When you’ve written a partial manuscript and aren’t sure how to tell the whole story, you’re ready for a developmental editor.

When you’ve completed your first draft and need feedback, you’re ready for an editorial assessment.

When your manuscript is in great shape and you’re preparing to publish, you’re ready for a copy editor and/or proofreader.

Not sure what type of editorial assistance you need? Send us an email and we can help you match our resources to your project.

HOW CAN A PROFESSIONAL EDITOR HELP ME?

Editors provide support at various points in the writing process. From organizing your material to strengthening your narrative voice, reading for tone and continuity to checking a manuscript for grammar and punctuation, professional editors bring years of experience and a toolbox full of resources to help elevate your material and help you reach your goals.

WILL YOU REWRITE MY WORK OR MAKE ME CHANGE THINGS?

Never. A good editor is like a good therapist: You will receive advice and guidance that can help you achieve your goals but the control over any decision always remains with you. If you need help with rewrites, ask about ghostwriting services.

WHY HIRE MAD LIT?

With decades of experience as a professional editor and working writer, I’ve been on both sides of the table. I know what it is to edit and be edited. I understand the emotional complexities of putting one’s heart and soul on paper and then handing it over to a stranger to be analyzed and critiqued. It can be a deeply personal and vulnerable experience. The Mad Lit goal is simple: constructive thoughts and professional insight that elevate your work and make you shine.