Editing Services
Meet the EditorMaria Hoagland has has been involved in the writing and publishing world for over thirty years, working for both traditional and independent publishers. She earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in English after completing all of the journalism and editing classes as well. A multi-published author, she is immersed in the current market and knows what makes for a polished, well-told story that will sell. She will not only point out what doesn't work, but she will offer suggestions to assist the author in perfecting their manuscript. She has an eye for consistency and attention to detail and loves helping authors find their path to publication.
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Editing Services and Pricing
Maria Hoagland specializes in romance and women’s fiction, although she is open to all genres. She has experience editing science fiction, fantasy, young adult, and historical fiction as well as nonfiction manuscripts. She does not accept horror manuscripts or manuscripts with explicit material. Please contact her with any questions.
Developmental Edit |
Line Edit |
Proofread |
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Plot structure & pacing |
Word & sentence repetition |
Missing words |
Character arc & motivation |
Grammar |
Punctuation |
Grammar issues & continuity |
Awkward phrasing |
Spelling & homonyms |
- Before we decide on the details, click the link below and attach five pages representative of the work. We will edit those pages free and offer an estimate and suggested work necessary to make your manuscript shine.
- Once we decide we are a good fit for each other and settle on dates, a $50 deposit will be collected to secure your slot on the schedule.
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