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Work with a professional beta reader and developmental editor

  • Work with a genre specialist
  • Craft a story that captivates readers
  • Improve your manuscript
  • Achieve your writing goals

Work with a genre specialist

I specialise editing stories in the romance genre:
  • contemporary romance
  • YA (Young Adult) romance
  • romantic suspense
  • paranormal romance
  • romantasy​
This means that you can trust your novel to a skilled editor who understands you.

Editing tips for authors

 Writing, editing and publishing your book can be challenging without guidance. Take a look at my blog and my resources library to learn all the information you need to know on how to write, edit and publish a compelling romance story.

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Portfolio

Check out my portfolio to see samples of my work and what I can do for you.
My portfolio includes 3 work samples (2 contemporary romance,1 romantic suspense) that showcase my training and skills as a developmental editor. 

Craft a story that captivates readers

I will help you improve the big-picture storytelling issues in your manuscript:
  • theme
  • story structure
  • characters (goals, motivations, conflict, character development)
  • point of view
  • pacing
  • setting
  • genre conventions/expectations
  • scene vs narrative summary (show vs tell)
  • dialogue
  • and more!

We might be a great fit if

  • you are looking for a developmental editor or beta reader that specialises in romance stories (contemporary romance, YA romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, romantasy​)
  • you are willing to collaborate with a professional editor to improve your manuscript
  • you respect the editor and their hard work, schedule and services
  • you see the editing process as an investment and you are looking for quality editing 
  • you are looking for honest, encouraging feedback and you are open to the editor's suggestions

Services
  • For new writers, writers on a limited budget, or for writers who have no idea how to improve their story​​.
  • Get honest feedback from a reader's point of view in a reader's report.​
  • For writers that don't need thorough guidance, don’t have the budget for a full developmental editing service and/or have not received offers from publishers.
  • Get constructive feedback and suggestions in an editorial report.
  • Get follow-up support to discuss your story (email or Google Meet).
  • Free sample edit (1,000 words).
  • ​For writers that need detailed feedback and have no idea how to improve their manuscript.
  • Get constructive feedback in a marked-up manuscript with margin suggestions and an editorial report.
  • Get follow-up support to discuss your story (email or Google Meet).
  • Free sample edit (1,000 words).

Meet Maria

  • Developmental editor and beta reader for romance authors
  • Certificate of Completion in Developmental Editing of Fiction Program by ClubEdFreelancers.
  • Extensive fiction training
  • Member of the EFA and the ClubEdFreelancers
  • Previously worked as an English Language teacher
  • BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Cyprus