Are you getting rejection after rejection? Have you exhausted the resources of your critique group? Decided to go indie? Still feel like you’re missing that special something?
While the majority of my edits are contracted by Christian publishers, I do take on private clients, so consider employing my editing services!
General details:
~Fiction Only
~$50 for a Trial Critique of the first ten pages, double-spaced, 12-point font. This allows us to see if our professional relationship will be mutually beneficial
~$4 a page for Full Manuscript Critique
~Critiques include both line editing and substantive/developmental edits
~Detailed comments, illustrations of writing principles, and recommended resources that will take your writing to the next level
~Quick turnaround time
I think my critiques are fabulous, or I wouldn’t be offering them, but you don’t need to take my word for it:
Christina Tarabochia is that rare, special editor with both finely honed technical skills and the ability to tweak a manuscript with small, deft changes that let an author’s voice shine through. Every time she edits my work I read the final product with pride—it’s still totally mine, only better.
~Sally Bayless
Christina’s edits were like a masterclass on novel-writing suited to my unique hang-ups. Her red pen is loaded with wisdom, patience, and grace—much appreciated by this inexperienced writer. With her help, I won my first contest, landed my first-choice agent, and a three-book contract with a major publisher!
~Janine Rosche, soon to be published by Berkley
Christina Tarabochia made my work sparkle without affecting my voice whatsoever. I could not be more pleased.
~Ann Lee Miller
I was so impressed with a one chapter critique by Christina Tarabochia that I’ve already ordered a full critique of my entire manuscript! She pointed out my strong points as well as ways I could make my writing stronger. Christina explained and gave examples of deep POV in such a way that it finally clicked with me! After just making some suggested changes on a few pages, I already feel that the story has a better flow and read to it.
~Rose McCauley, who feels much closer to being published after Christina’s insightful help
Your edit was WONDERFUL! I’ve had several edits before (not for this novel) and never had the input you gave me. You did exactly what I wanted–made concrete suggestions and explained in detail why I should eliminate or change text … I would like you to help me with the entire novel.
~Bonnie Engstrom
I learned more from your 15-page trial critique than from many a craft book.
~Dawn Shipman
When Christina returned my manuscript, I was thrilled to find that she had slashed through my mistakes and woodenness, and suggested wonderful changes. Christina is not only talented, but a committed writer. I will ask for her help on my next project.
~William Cleek