If there's one thing I like as much as writing, it's reading other people's writing! Do you have a novel, short story, play script, or article that could use a second set of eyes? I offer proofreading, line editing, and developmental editing for both fiction and nonfiction.
SERVICES
Proofreading: I'll spot the sneakiest typos and grammatical errors, ensuring your pages are polished to perfection. A good option for projects that have already been through several rounds of editing and are just about publication-ready.
Line Editing: I'll assess each sentence of your manuscript. In addition to catching spelling and grammatical errors, I'll enhance clarity, word choice, rhythm, conciseness, and style consistency.
Developmental editing: I'll take a big-picture look at your manuscript, assessing it in terms of your project's goals. For plays and works of fiction, this typically includes character development, plot, conflict/stakes, dialogue, and theme. For non-fiction, this includes organization, flow, overall strength and clarity, and (if applicable) adherence to stylistic guidelines and conventions. You'll get both in-document comments and a summary assessment.
As a bonus, I will provide you with a complimentary one-paragraph synopsis and tagline, free to use if you wish!
Other services: I can help with synopses, query letters, formatting your ebook or print book, or any combination of the above.
Interested? Email me for a quote and to discuss your project's needs and timeline. I will provide a free sample edit of up to 500 words to help assess if we are a good fit for each other.
Testimonials:
SERVICES
Proofreading: I'll spot the sneakiest typos and grammatical errors, ensuring your pages are polished to perfection. A good option for projects that have already been through several rounds of editing and are just about publication-ready.
Line Editing: I'll assess each sentence of your manuscript. In addition to catching spelling and grammatical errors, I'll enhance clarity, word choice, rhythm, conciseness, and style consistency.
Developmental editing: I'll take a big-picture look at your manuscript, assessing it in terms of your project's goals. For plays and works of fiction, this typically includes character development, plot, conflict/stakes, dialogue, and theme. For non-fiction, this includes organization, flow, overall strength and clarity, and (if applicable) adherence to stylistic guidelines and conventions. You'll get both in-document comments and a summary assessment.
As a bonus, I will provide you with a complimentary one-paragraph synopsis and tagline, free to use if you wish!
Other services: I can help with synopses, query letters, formatting your ebook or print book, or any combination of the above.
Interested? Email me for a quote and to discuss your project's needs and timeline. I will provide a free sample edit of up to 500 words to help assess if we are a good fit for each other.
Testimonials:
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"Bridgette Dutta Portman is a wonderful writer to have as mentor and dramaturg. Her thoughtful comments open doors that might be jammed regarding where you are in the script. She muses as she works with you, and is encouraging and smart. I’d work with her again absolutely." --Neva Hutchinson, writer, actor, director
"Bridgette and I are fellow playwrights and writers. She has helped edit my scripts, website, blog, and professional communications over the years leading to a more polished presentation of my work leading to multiple work opportunities. Bridgette is meticulous, intuitive, and able to maintain my voice in her recommendations. Bridgette is professional and extremely personable. I enjoyed the ease with which we talked; she is completely open to discussion on her edits. I find working with Bridgette to be a joy." -- Jennifer Lynne Roberts, playwright, producer, art writer |