“Arya is a magician! I brought hundreds of messy pages that had no form, no clear themes, probably not even a true arc. Over the course of a year, through coaching sessions and developmental editing, she has helped me shape those pages into a memoir. She has an uncanny and gentle ability to tease out themes — thoughtful questioning, digging and going straight into matters I’d danced around for years, poking into spots of blindness, unearthing what’s beneath the beneath, the essence, the why’s and the where-to-gos from there. Quite frankly, I am awed by her insights. My book has literally taken on new profound meaning, and I am forever grateful for her support and guidance.” — Heidi Lender, Founder of CAMPO
Developmental editing is dedicated to helping you uncover the “story beneath the story” by drawing attention to core themes, metaphors, insights, and opportunities for deepening & expansion. I provide edits on full manuscripts, and batches of 30-50 pages at a time. I also provide developmental editing services for short stories, essays, or other short works. Feedback is provided in the form of margin comments, an extensive summary letter, and 1-on-1 conversation (if desired). You can read more information here.
I am currently offering intro editing packages, along with returning editing client discounts.
Creative coaching is for anyone who is seeking support, accountability, and guidance around a particular project, or the process of creating more generally. Coaching takes the form of ongoing 1-on-1 meetings, in which we might (among other things) discuss the evolving project, create a custom-made work and accountability plan, close-read a few of pages at a time, tackle any creative obstacles that come up, and generate tailored prompts and assignments to help you expand and find new possibilities. Coaching is strongly recommended for editing clients seeking support throughout the revision process. You can read more information here.
I am currently offering coaching packages of 4-8 sessions, along with editing discounts for coaching clients.
Please reach outfor a free 30-minute consult to discuss which path is best for you — including a combination of both — and to learn about my rates & scheduling.