121 Editing Critique *MEMBER OFFER* (up to 10,000 words)

Hi all. As many of you know, I offer freelance editing services for writers in our group and I love being useful in this way.

After 15 years of leading writing workshops and more than 20 years + working for publishers, it makes all those years perspiring over words worthwhile! My thanks to all the members who have asked for my editorial input so far.

I'd like to be doing more edits - if you'll allow me - and so I've come up with a more affordable offer compared to my usual critiques.

I'll read and review a short piece of work (short story or novel excerpt up to 10,000 words) for writers who want a fast but thorough turnaround (within three weeks) and professional critique for £45. This offer is valid between July 10th and August 31st.

Once I've read and reviewed the piece, I'll come to you to arrange a video call (1 hour) to discuss the strengths and weakness of your writing and its feasibility for improvement, publishing or competition. I'll record our meet and send a copy to you for your reference too.

Pieces must be 10,000 words or less and I'll ask you to send me your piece in a word document. I may ask you for a blub/synopsis (up to 300 words) to help my understanding of the wider structure and context too.

The £45 price reflects how this offer compares to my usual editing critique. Normally, I would be sending back a 2-page written report after marking up your manuscript with specific annotations, questions and comments and we'd have a video call or two to discuss all of my feedback. My full review of 10,000 words or less would be £100.

Would you like one of these edits? Please RSVP 'going' to this meeting and I will message you (via meetup) to arrange your critique. Alternatively, you can email me right away **lisagoll@gmail.com** to start sooner.

NOTE: This offer is for pieces of 10,000 words or less only. If you have a longer piece that requires editorial input, please email me to discuss your needs.

Questions? Post a comment below or send me a private message.

Many thanks for reading and best wishes,
Lisa

Reviews from past editing clients:

​"Lisa's input helped shine a light on the routes to improving the chapters. Meticulous and precise, her analysis on perspective, dialogue and characterisation helped me plan my next steps. Without it I'd have taken ten times as long to figure out where the text was creaky. 10/10." - Chris

“Lisa’s editing report has allowed me to spot things that were missing within my manuscript, and make vast improvements to the plot, characters, and settings along the way.” - Nathan

'Lisa's editing report was clear, practical, encouraging and insightful. It has really helped me have a go at another draft when I was feeling I couldn't face ever reading it again! I would really recommend working with her and would certainly seek her advice again.' - Hedda

'Lisa's editing reports have been a great help for me to see clearer what I need to do to bring the best out of my manuscript. They were insightful, meticulously detailed and very useful to gain a professional perspective on how a future reader might find my writing. Everything Lisa suggested was on point, direct and clear, never once did I wonder what she meant by a certain point. Lisa's report gave clear guidance on how to improve my writing to a publishable standard. I'm very happy with her mentoring, I'd recommend her to anyone who is serious about getting work done.' - Nora

'Lisa’s editing reports helped me identify the ongoing issues I’d been having with my manuscript. She brought a keen editing eye and a wealth of knowledge on how to fix the core problem. Her feedback has given me new motivation to tackle the next draft! I would wholeheartedly recommend her mentoring to anyone.' - Melanie

'Lisa’s editing report has helped me view my writing with fresh eyes and identify some key areas to focus on when revising the draft. Her comments were insightful and both specific and big picture, helping to lift the writing to the next level and giving me tools that I will carry forward into my writing for this and other projects.' - Caroline

*This is an information page only* There will no meetup at this day and time.

PHOTO explainer: That's me on a recent trip to Seoul where I had to go and visit a the expats' favourite bookshop because I'm obsessed with the written word.