A discovery meeting is a no-obligation, initial meeting between you (writer) and me (editor) to discuss how I can help you improve the big-picture elements of your story (theme, plot, characters, point of view, pacing, setting, genre conventions) and to determine if we are a good fit to work together.
The discovery meeting is a great way for you and me to get to know each other’s personalities, see if we communicate well and determine whether we feel comfortable working together.
It's ideal for new writers who don't have much experience with the editing process and are not sure what kind of service they need, or for writers interested in working with me for the first time.
Why a discovery meeting instead of a sample edit?
Developmental editing requires an understanding of the main characters' progress over the course of the entire story. Discussing the big-picture elements that cover the entire manuscript during the discovery meeting will give me a better sense of your story's needs.
The state of the sample chapter does not necessarily represent the state of the entire manuscript. My suggestions on one small part of your story might not be representative of the type of feedback you can expect to receive on your completed manuscript.
The purpose of the discovery meeting
During the discovery meeting, we will discuss:
what is working well and what needs to be improved on the first 15-20 pages (2-3 chapters) about the big-picture elements of your manuscript, such as the theme, plot, characters, point of view, pacing, setting, and genre conventions.
the elements of the manuscript you like and the elements that your story needs help with
your goals and intentions for your story
your expectations about your interested service(s) and project quote (scope of work, deliverables, timeline, fee) to determine if I am a great fit for your story
any questions you have about me and about how I handle editing projects
After the discovery meeting
If we determine that we are a great fit to work together, I will send you a contract that outlines the project quote discussed during the discovery meeting and discuss next steps.
Feel free to email me to ask any clarifying questions you might have about how I can help you improve your manuscript.
How to book a discovery meeting
Fill in this form to learn more information about your manuscript, express your interest in booking a discovery meeting and send me the synopsis and the first 15-20 pages of your manuscript (2-3 chapters).
I will email you to arrange the date of the discovery meeting (depending on the availability of my schedule).
Where: Google Meet or email
How long: 30 minutes
Available hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 15:00-17:00 (EET time) (Further time slots can be arranged if needed.)
