You have invested time, energy, and maybe even love in your creation. Perhaps family and friends have read it; they’re big fans. But does your work have what it takes to garner a publisher’s interest, sustain a reader’s attention?
Enter the editor. The inherent value in editing rests with what your readers will not see—egregious errors, inconsistent details, lapses in logic—to name only a few of the blind spots that emerge under the scrutiny of a trained eye. The editing process focuses your intention, clarifies your content, and polishes your style, helping to fulfill or exceed your audience’s expectations.
My editing services aim to satisfy the publisher, the author, and the reader with:
- Commitment
to authorial intention and voice
to details and deadlines -
Diplomacyfor communicating with clarityfor gracious feedback and support
- Passion
for the power of language and story
for the integrity of a written work
Paula Sarson is a writer’s dream. She brings lively curiosity, diplomacy, and a meticulous intelligence to her work.
Theresa Kishkan, Mnemonic: a book of trees
Paula is an editing algorithm. She relentlessly challenges every inconsistency, every awkward phrase, and every ambiguity. She’s a high-energy perfectionist who backs up her recommendations with citations from dictionaries, style guides, and conventions. She politely asks the questions that writers and publishers need to answer. She’s a first-class professional who treats individuals and their work with respect.
You can trust Paula with your literary life.
I did.
Tyler Trafford, Almost A Great Escape
