Freelance Writer
Dawn Husted works as a freelance writer. She's completed projects of various sizes for big and small companies. Dawn writes and edits material on a daily basis, whether it's a lengthy article, intricate web content, or a catchy newsletter. Let her produce SEO rich content for you or your client.
Portfolio available upon request.
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com
Hire Dawn Husted
Rate: $0.08 per word
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com
Hire Dawn Husted
Rate: $0.08 per word
Developmental Edit
"Dawn was light and hope for my story, as her name would suggest. She is kind and honest, and her excitement and great editions reminded me why I love to write so much. I’m more confident than ever about my manuscript. It was a great experience and I would love to work with her again in the future." Julia Luiz
"Dawn provided invaluable feedback on my thriller manuscript. She gave suggestions to make all aspects of the novel better and included explanations for each comment and edit. Having her edit was not only helpful for the single manuscript, but her insight could easily be applied to future projects as well. I would highly recommend Dawn's services to any writer looking for a professional, comprehensive, and thoughtful developmental edit. I can't wait for her to edit my next book!" - H.K. Christie
Dawn Husted is the author of two novels. She loves studying plots and carefully constructing stories to pique the reader's interest. When critiquing a manuscript, Dawn will analyze the overall picture as if it were a large puzzle missing a few pieces. Her job is to find the pieces and/or move them around to fit better. Her goal is to tighten the plot, flesh out your characters, and improve the structure.
Focus Areas
- Plot
- Characterization
- Chapter Openings/Endings
*Dawn will keep line edits to a minimum. Her job is to focus on the plot and characters.
Accepted Genres
- YA (preferred)
- Romance
- Urban Fantasy
-Paranormal
-Speculative Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Science Fiction (think Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, or Unwind by Neal Shusterman)
- No Erotica or Epic Fantasy please. I don't read a lot in these 2 genres, so I wouldn't be the best Developmental Editor for them.
* If your genre isn't listed above, but you would like to contact me anyway, feel free.
Hire Dawn Husted
Prices are for a full read through once
50,000 words = $150
60,000 words = $180
70,000 words = $210
80,000 words = $240
90,000 words = $270
($.003 cents per word)
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com
For a sample edit, she'll critique the first 3 chapters (10,000 words at most) for free.
In the email, include the genre, word count, and if there are any time restraints that she should be aware of.
Second read through after revisions are complete: $50
Common mistakes she discovers in manuscripts: too much exposition, unimportant characters, open-ended side plots, starting the book in the wrong spot, murky point-of-views, action that isn't integral to the character or the plot, a main character that reacts instead of acts, etc. But in every mistake she finds, her goal is to offer solutions that help you fix the problem.
Focus Areas
- Plot
- Characterization
- Chapter Openings/Endings
*Dawn will keep line edits to a minimum. Her job is to focus on the plot and characters.
Accepted Genres
- YA (preferred)
- Romance
- Urban Fantasy
-Paranormal
-Speculative Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Science Fiction (think Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, or Unwind by Neal Shusterman)
- No Erotica or Epic Fantasy please. I don't read a lot in these 2 genres, so I wouldn't be the best Developmental Editor for them.
* If your genre isn't listed above, but you would like to contact me anyway, feel free.
Hire Dawn Husted
Prices are for a full read through once
50,000 words = $150
60,000 words = $180
70,000 words = $210
80,000 words = $240
90,000 words = $270
($.003 cents per word)
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com
For a sample edit, she'll critique the first 3 chapters (10,000 words at most) for free.
In the email, include the genre, word count, and if there are any time restraints that she should be aware of.
Second read through after revisions are complete: $50
Common mistakes she discovers in manuscripts: too much exposition, unimportant characters, open-ended side plots, starting the book in the wrong spot, murky point-of-views, action that isn't integral to the character or the plot, a main character that reacts instead of acts, etc. But in every mistake she finds, her goal is to offer solutions that help you fix the problem.
Speaking
Dawn Husted is the creator of Indie Tidbits, a podcast that offers self-publishing advice and occasionally interviews writers. In 2017, she became a paid freelance writer. Dawn has spoken on a panel at Indie Author Day, covering a variety of social-media marketing tips. In 2018, she became the owner of Yaupon Berry Press. Click here to discover upcoming events that she's attending.
Speaking Topics
These are the types of topics Dawn can speak about. To gain more experience as a speaker, her fee is without charge.
- How to Plot a Novel
- From Draft One to the Final Draft
- How to Launch a Book
- How to Cross-Promote with other Authors
- Steps to Building an Author Platform
Book Dawn Husted to Speak
Please contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com with your requirements. I'd love to help with your next speaking event!
These are the types of topics Dawn can speak about. To gain more experience as a speaker, her fee is without charge.
- How to Plot a Novel
- From Draft One to the Final Draft
- How to Launch a Book
- How to Cross-Promote with other Authors
- Steps to Building an Author Platform
Book Dawn Husted to Speak
Please contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com with your requirements. I'd love to help with your next speaking event!