Hello!
I’m Suzanne Uchytil
I’m here to help you take your writing from everyday to extraordinary.
Does your plot feel off, but you just can’t put your finger on it?
Is that elusive opening hook plaguing you?
Are commas keeping you up at night?
With my help, it’s nothing you can’t handle.
My skills will help you tone up your literary voice so that it catches the attention of agents and editors, refine your manuscript until it’s error free, and organize your unique ideas into impressive works ready for publication. So roll up your sleeves and get ready for a thrilling adventure!
My services include:
- Developmental editing
- Manuscript evaluations
- Typesetting
- and more!
What Type of Editing Service
Do You Need?
Developmental Editing
(Also known as content editing.) Helping the writer improve the broader elements of the manuscript. Includes but is not limited to plot, structure, characters, and pacing.
Manuscript Evaluation
(Also known as a manuscript assessment or editorial assessment.) A report on the large-scale, developmental strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript. Mentions any broad issues the author should address. Generally covers the same elements as developmental editing.
Substantive Editing
(Also known as line editing.) Helping the writer improve the language, clarity, and flow of content. Includes but is not limited to usage, cohesion, dialogue, and logic.
Copyediting
Improving the technical and word-level elements of text. Includes but is not limited to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
Typesetting/Formatting
Arranging the text and graphics in preparation for publication. Includes but is not limited to types or fonts, formatting, text density, and sizes.
Proofreading
The final check before the book’s distribution in print or eBook form. Combing through the edited and prepared document for any technical errors. Includes but is not limited to punctuation, capitalization, and formatting.
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TESTIMONIALS
“I just got off the phone with an agent, and she asked for a full manuscript! I couldn’t have done it without you!”
—Rebecca Gage,
award-winning published author
“Remarkably thorough and smart work!”
—Amy Williams,
Professor of English, Brigham Young University
“By far the most helpful advice I’ve received!”
—Rebecca Schwope, fiction author
“As a fiction author, I find myself referring often to Suzanne’s suggestions. I highly recommend.”
—Sandra Grey,
Whitney Award–winning author of Traitor
“Fantastic work!”
—Yuliya Tereshchenko
Shamir Association, Riga, Latvia
“Not only is she super professional, but she’s really helping fine-tune my ideas (nonfiction book) so that they’ll bring true value to the reader. If you’re looking for someone who loves what they do . . . I’d get in touch with her immediately.”
—Edmond Abramyan,
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My Blog
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13 Steps to Creating a Pen Name That Sells
So you want to be a fiction writer. You want your books featured on every New York bookstore’s front display. You want Lionsgate to buy the rights to your masterpiece. You want journalists and agents groveling at your feet. Well, I’m here to let you in on a little secret: if you want all that (and, honestly, who doesn’t?), you to need to make sure your author name has the right oomph.
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21 Tricks to Cut Back on Editing Costs: Introduction and Trick 1
I see the question almost every time I hop onto a Facebook writing group: “Do I absolutely need an editor?” Most of the time, the main problem is money. To help you avoid those dreadful empty pockets, I have compiled twenty-one “tricks” that you can use to cut back on editing expenses.
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