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Chris C

@chrisc_writes
5.0(231)

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Picasso said: Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working!

United States
English
About me
Professional developmental editor with a BA (Honors) in Creative Writing & English. As a US Marine veteran, I bring elite discipline and a sharp analytical eye to every manuscript. Having critiqued hundreds of novels, I now run a premier writing craft blog, host a companion podcast, and edit an online literary magazine. Whether you need a One-Pass Diagnostic, a deep structural edit, or a live Story Strategy video session to troubleshoot complex plot hurdles, I provide the expert architectural evaluation your fiction deserves. Let’s make your story shine. Check out my gigs or message me today.... Read more

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    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
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    steveheimberger

    US

    United States

    5

    If you're looking for a beta reader who will roll up his sleeves and become a real partner in your book, Chris is your guy. He put in nearly 26 hours of work, provided a 7-page Reader Report, and left over 100 in-line Word comments totaling more than 15k words. It will take me weeks to deconstruct all...

    $800-$1,000

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    9 weeks

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    Developmental Editing

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    bakkerbaard

    NL

    Netherlands

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Chris had already worked on two following books in this series, and I figured I'd give the first book the same quality treatment. I'm happy that, with Chris' help, I can now bring "my first child" up to the level of the books that followed.

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 months

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    Developmental Editing

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    lotushoots

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Chris has been incredibly helpful in guiding me toward a better understanding of how to improve my story. He has been an excellent beta reader, and his reader report was thoughtful, well-organized, and easy to follow. His feedback will help me get into the right mindset to approach my revisions with...

    $1,000-$2,500

    Price

    2 months

    Duration

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    Developmental Editing

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    glenncoachlivin

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    I've published 8 books with over 2 million readers now, and have had more than two dozen editors, reviewers, and beta readers. Chris is, by far, the very best! He really does go above and beyond to dig into the material and provide useful feedback. He has strengthened my journey in immeasurable ways and I'm sure he'll strengthen yours too :-)

    $600-$800

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

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    Developmental Editing

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    ambiguousguy21

    US

    United States

    Ongoing collaboration
    5

    Excellent analysis of my story.

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 days

    Duration

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    Developmental Editing

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