Science fiction editingA sci-fi novelist to edit your science fiction

I write science fiction myself, space opera and dystopian novels among them, and I’ve organized and edited multi-author science fiction anthologies. So I know what it’s like on your side of the manuscript.

I’m excited about taking any type of your writing to the next level and primarily focus on science fiction, thrillers, fantasy, mystery, romance and horror.

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Writers say

George is a top-notch editor who is fast, thorough, and accurate. Working with him is not only painless, but actually a lot of fun! His thoughtful suggestions for improving my writing were right on the mark. Having an editor with such a keen eye for detail put my mind at ease when submitting my work for publication. I can’t imagine working with another editor. George is my go-to person for all my editing and proofreading needs.Heather Biedermann, author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction tales.
I’ve worked with George on a few projects, and have found he is very dedicated to his work. His focus on getting things properly edited and formatted surpasses many people I have worked with in the past. George has very high standards for any project he is involved with, striving to maintain high quality and marketability, and that can only help in today’s competitive publishing world. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire him in the future, should I be so fortunate as to be able to do so.Griffin Carmichael, science fiction and horror author.
My experience with George is that he’s both thorough and conscientious — both critical qualities in any professional editor. He also understands the dynamic of genre authors, and can always be counted on to be responsive in that way.Alex R. Knight III, author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy tales.
I have enjoyed working with George Donnelly on the Bite-Sized Anthologies. He is a careful editor and produces a quality product. He is quick to reply to questions and problems. Edits are done in a timely manner. He is professional and friendly in his correspondence.Jaleta Clegg, author of The Fall of the Altairan Empire space opera series.

Questions

How long does it take?

An 80,000-word novel takes about two weeks. Shorter manuscripts usually take a week or less. For longer works, I can meet your firm deadline.

What does the trial edit look like?

For your trial edit, I can demonstrate two editing styles: (1) I aggressively make suggestions and correct typos using a granular track changes feature; and (2) I correct typos only and make notes for anything else that merits mention. Or, tell me your preferred style and I will use that.

Do you use AI?

No. Every edit is done by hand, just the heart and the mind.

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