Editing & Critique Services

annettechristieedits@gmail.com

"Annette has been giving me feedback on my writing for years now, and her sharp insights always make my stories better. She has a great eye for pacing and tension, character development, and line edits, and approaches feedback in a way that is both encouraging and constructive. Reading her edit letters always gets me excited to dive into revisions!" - Jenny L. Howe, author of The Make-Up Test and On the Plus Side

"Annette is extremely insightful and generous with her knowledge. Her suggestions made my plot and prose stronger, which led to me catching the attention of several Big 5 editors. With years of experience mentoring new authors, Annette knows her stuff." - Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak For Hire and The Lost Girls

“Annette honed in on the core problems in my query with laser-sharp editing and lots of kindness! Her suggestions elevated my query from "okay" to brilliant, and I feel so much more confident about bringing my work in front of agents. I highly recommend Annette for all of your writing needs!” - Alexandria Green, querying adult thriller writer

About Me:

For over six years, I’ve been editing and critiquing books, most of which went onto be published, several that were nominated for prestigious awards, such as the International Thriller Writers Best Young Adult Novel and the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement. I’ve worked with bestselling authors and powerhouse editors.

During the course of my publishing career, I’ve:

·      collaborated with Alloy Entertainment (You, Everything Everything, Gossip Girl)

·      been a Pitch Wars mentor to talented writers and helped them launch their careers

·      written and narrated an audiobook with Audible Originals

·      published novels with Little, Brown.

How do you know I’m the right editor for you?  

I've helped writers climb their way out of messy first drafts; assisted those who have somehow forgotten to include stakes and plot amongst their moody prose and witty banter. I've even helped already phenomenal artists build upon what they've started but can't seem to finish.

I’ve accumulated knowledge and skills from years of working with talented authors, editors, and agents, and I would love to share that knowledge with you! Whether you struggle with voice, hitting those plot points, dialogue, setting, improving pacing, or fleshing out characters through their backstory, I've got you.

What can you expect?

I offer various packages, including query and synopsis critiques, developmental and line edits, and brainstorming sessions. I will take care with your words and look at them with a sharp editorial eye—but also with the heart of a lifelong reader. I am a firm believer that it's just as valuable to know what you’re doing right as what you need to improve on. Whether you’re pursuing a career as an indie, traditionally published, or hybrid author, I can help!

Packages:

A.   Query letter & First Chapter/First 2,000 Words

B.   Synopsis/Outline, up to 5,000 words (developmental editing & in-doc comments)

C.   First 10,000 Words (editorial assessment or developmental editing)

D.    First 20,000 Words (editorial assessment or developmental editing)

E.    First 30,000 Words (editorial assessment or developmental editing)

F.   First 50,000 Words (editorial assessment or developmental editing)

G.   Full Manuscript (editorial assessment or developmental editing)

H. Author Coaching (how to query, what to expect on your publishing journey, plotting hacks)

Note: I am not a Copy Editor—but bless them all for they are true heroes. When I line edit, I do so mostly for voice and story elements with light grammatical edits (if needed).

For information on prices or to book your package(s), please use the email address: annettechristieedits@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with you!