Developmental Edit
Dawn Husted is the author of two novels. Her favorite pastime is critiquing manuscripts. Studying the plot and carefully constructing a story to pique the reader's interest thrills her inner OCD. When reading a manuscript, Dawn will analyze the overall picture as if it were a large puzzle that's missing a few pieces. Her job is to find the pieces and/or move them around to fit better.
Focus Areas
- Plot
- Characterization
- Chapter Openings/Endings
*Dawn will NOT line edit. She doesn't focus on grammar or spelling errors. 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 World-Building 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
up to 70,000 words = $50
70,000 - 100,000 words = $100
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com.
For a sample edit, she'll critique the first 4 chapters for free.
In the email, include the genre, word count, and if there are any time restraints that she should be aware of.
Focus Areas
- Plot
- Characterization
- Chapter Openings/Endings
*Dawn will NOT line edit. She doesn't focus on grammar or spelling errors. 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 World-Building 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
up to 70,000 words = $50
70,000 - 100,000 words = $100
Contact me: DawnHusted@gmail.com.
For a sample edit, she'll critique the first 4 chapters for free.
In the email, include the genre, word count, and if there are any time restraints that she should be aware of.
Speaking
Dawn Husted is the creator of Indie Tidbits, a podcast that offers self-publishing advice and occasionally interviews writers. In 2016, she finished editorial work for a popular travel blog, A Backpacker's Tale. In the fall, she spoke on a panel at Indie Author Day covering a variety of social-media marketing tips.
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
- Creating an Audible Book through ACX
- 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!
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
- Creating an Audible Book through ACX
- 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!
