by Alan Seeger
No, really. You should see some of the stuff I've seen.
So what exactly can I do for you?
Well, first, not every book nor every writer qualifies for Five59 editing.
If your book is just a hot mess of cookie cutter characters, hackneyed plot devices, and wooden dialogue, I will not be able to wave my wand and fix your book. I'm sorry, I tried to recruit Harry, Ron and Hermione to my staff, but they were otherwise occupied.
On the other hand, if you have a book with a good story and reasonably strong characters that just needs polishing and fixes such as spelling, punctuation and grammar, I can certainly help you.
I will also look at consistency of style, content, the structure of your story, the clarity of your storytelling, your usage of terms and colloquial expressions, the consistency of your plot and proper use of syntax.
What it all boils down to is the polishing of your manuscript until it's absolutely the best it can be. I can't do these things for you without having excellent writing skills myself. Understanding what you read is absolutely essential to providing high quality proofing and editing services.
I've been a voracious reader since I was seven years old. I've also been a writer ever since I can remember; I've been filling up spiral notebooks with stories since I was eight or nine, and over the years I've learned what makes a good story and how to tell it without the potholes that can jar readers out of their immersion in the story: misspelled words, incorrect punctuation and poor grammar. If you need assistance in those areas, I can help you.
I can be reached through the company website at www.Five59.com.
