mentoring/editing

Michele Huey
Author, Speaker, Writing Mentor
Inspiring Readers, Mentoring Writers

God will fulfill His purpose for me. – Psalm 138:8

One of my greatest joys as an author is mentoring other writers—coming alongside them and helping them take their ability to the next level and beyond, and helping them to clarify the call, bringing into sharper focus what direction to take with their writing. 

Due to my schedule and because I invest significant time and energy in each of my writing students/clients, I work with a limited number of writers and am selective about whom I choose to work with.  

I’d love to know more about your project. Please email me the following information:

* A short synopsis of your book, including its theme, subject matter if nonfiction or storyline if fiction

* Word count of manuscript (How much of this is written?)

* What kind of help you feel you need (see list below)

* When you’d need the work completed 

I’ll let you know if I’m interested and available. If I am, I can give you a quote for the entire project or charge you by the hour at my present rate of $35 an hour.

Please understand I’m more of a mentor than an editor.  What’s the difference?

An editor focuses on the manuscript to make it the best it can be. A mentor focuses on you, the writer, helping you to become the best writer you can be. 

As your mentor, I’ll do more than proofread and edit your manuscript. I’ll show you what’s wrong, why, and how to correct it. I’ll show you not only what areas need improvement, but also what your areas of strength are. You’ll do the major revisions then send them to me.

Over the decade I was a mentor for the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild, I watched students blossom not only in skill but also in self-confidence. 

“You’ve taught me so much,” said one of my students. “I came to CWG with some vague ideas about wanting to write, but now—after taking these two courses and having you as my mentor—I have a very clear direction of where I want to go with my writing. The words ‘thank you’ can’t convey the gratitude that I feel for the time and energy you’ve given as my mentor.” 

“Michele was an amazing mentor! I loved her encouragement and communication style.” 

“Thank you for your thorough feedback. I’ve read about many of the things that you referred to—strong transitions, showing versus telling, specific verbs, and avoiding clichés—but having you apply them to my writing is exactly what I need so that I can internalize these important aspects of writing.” 

If you aren’t looking for a mentor and want only an editor, I can do that for you, also. But know that, although I will work to help you make your manuscript the best it can be, my heart will always be in how I can help you become the best writer you can be.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Michele

MENTORING/EDITING SERVICES

During a THOROUGH EDIT, I focus on the following:

* Mechanics, including typos, grammar, spelling, punctuation

* Tone

* Flow

* Dialogue

* Word choice

* Tense

* Point-of-view

* Consistency

* Sentence structure

* Clarity

* Tightening, trimming

As a MENTOR, I also look closely at your CONTENT and TECHNIQUE, pinpointing areas of weakness and suggesting ways to correct and improve them, as well as highlighting your strengths as a writer. We’ll work chapter by chapter, with you submitting your revisions to me (the fee includes one revision per chapter). Each writer had a unique style, tone, and voice. Far be it from me to mess with that (except to help you strengthen them). 

Click here to email me for more information.

CREDENTIALS:

Writing mentor, Christian Writers Guild and The Writing Academy (10 years)
Published author of two novels, short stories, and three devotional books
Award-winning columnist (18 years)
Freelance editor
Former newspaper reporter and feature writer
Articles published in national magazines and anthologies
Freelance writer for over 20 years
Writing workshop teacher
Speaker

Visit my website: http://michelehuey.wordpress.com