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Susan Mary Malone
A developmental editor, Susan Mary Malone attends to all aspects of a manuscript via a multi-pronged process under one large umbrella. This includes: a substantive edit (genre-specific where called for, and including a host of examples and suggestions and discussion, all over the pages, illustrating every point made), an in-depth and comprehensive critique (15-30 pages, correlated specifically to the manuscript and delving into characterization, plotting and pacing, organization and structure, flow, voice and tone, all literary devices and stylistic elements, and overall substance), unlimited follow-up/coaching through revisions and beyond, a copyedit/review of the revised manuscript, and help with finding the right agent, for an all-inclusive fee.
An editor of the old school, she is very hands on, and remains with writers for the duration.
Mentoring Focus:
Susan Mary Malone of Malone Editorial Services focuses on developmental editing:
- Pacing a plot that sells
- Creating unforgettable characters
- Tightening the prose to make it sing
Praise
“I loved working with Susan Malone. Following upon numerous rejections, a university press expressed interest in my first novel. The fiction editor asked that I rewrite and resubmit. I did. But again came word that the work was not quite ready. I rewrote again. Still not ready. Suggestions seemed vague and not terribly helpful. And that is where Susan entered the picture. After reviewing my work, she enclosed an eighteen-page critique accompanying the marked-up manuscript. Working with her was like taking a graduate writing course. As would any superb teacher, Susan pointed out the flaws keeping my story from publication, made sure I understood, suggested approaches, provided unlimited follow-up as I revised my story, but put the burden of doing the work on me. And her optimistic, bountiful encouragement made it all a fun experience!" --James Dawsey, Masters and Savages (Mercer University Press, 2010)
Rates
$49 (30-minute optional session)
1-hour single lesson: $125
3-hour package: $299
6-hour package: $599 (sessions scheduled individually, expires in 6 months)
8-hour package: $799 (sessions scheduled individually, expires in 8 months)
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WE #: MALO-S-09-001-M
