JWelsh Editorial and Writing Coaching

• Developmental editing
• Writing coaching
• Manuscript evaluations
• Copy editing
• Editing instruction

Nonfiction and fiction manuscript developmental editing, as well as manuscript evaluations, focus on those elements unique to each form.

​Fiction developmental editing and evaluations cover:

​>   plot and story line;

​>   structure and theme;

​>  conflict and tension;

​>   character development;

​>   continuity;

​>   point of view/voice;

​>   dialogue and pacing.

Nonfiction developmental editing and evaluations cover:

​>   relevant thesis;

​>   exposition;

​>   content;

​>   organization;

​>   tone and pace.

Editing Instruction

As an adjunct professor for the University of Chicago Graham School's Editing Certificate Program, I teach Developmental Editing for Fiction. I also do private webinars and workshops on developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction.

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