One-On-One Manuscript Consultations
First: I carefully read your material.
Second: I make comments , edits, and suggestions on your manuscript. (My preferred method is using MS Word's "Track Changes" feature.)
Third: We discuss. Either in person or by phone.
Macro Feedback includes what I see as your:
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Vision for the material.
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Major areas of conflict.
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Overall characterization.
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Plot: pacing & ordering.
Micro Feedback Includes:
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Areas to & suggestions how to:
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Sharpen conflict.
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Effectively use place, atmosphere, setting.
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Opportunities to deepen characterization with:
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Dialogue.
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Concreteness of detail.
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Precision of emotion.
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The comments on your manuscript outline the discussion.
Our conversation is focused to achieve two things at once:
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Address specific issues within the story, chapter, or excerpt.
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Give you an improved comprehension of craft applicable to ALL of your work.