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YOU'VE WRITTEN A BOOK

Let's Make the Story STronger

You've spent months, perhaps years, writing your novel.

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You know your characters. You know the world you've created. You know the story you want to tell.

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But something isn't quite working.

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Maybe the pacing feels slow in places. Maybe readers aren't connecting with the characters in the way you hoped. Or perhaps you've had feedback that something feels "off", but nobody can explain exactly what the problem is.

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When you've been living inside a manuscript for so long, it can be hard to see it clearly.

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That's where I can help.

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Story Structure & Revision Roadmap for Fiction Authors

My Story Structure* & Revision Roadmap looks at the big-picture storytelling issues that keep readers turning pages.

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I'll help you understand what's working in your story, what's getting in the way, and which changes will make the biggest difference.

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You'll receive clear feedback, practical suggestions, and a step-by-step plan for revision so that you can move ahead, writing with confidence.

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*often called developmental editing or structural editing

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What Authors Tell Me

"For the first time, I understood exactly why my story wasn't working and what I needed to do to fix it."

That's the goal.

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Not simply to point out problems, but to help you understand your story in a way that makes revision easier, clearer and far less overwhelming.

How I Look at Your Story

Every manuscript receives a detailed story review focused on the things that matter most to readers.​

I'll look at:​​​

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​​Most importantly, I don't just identify issues.​

 I explain what's working, what isn't working, why it matters, and what you can do about it.

What You'll Walk AWay With

At the end of the process, you'll have:

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  • A clear understanding of what's working well in your manuscript.

  • Practical solutions to the issues holding the story back.

  • A prioritised revision plan, so you know exactly where to focus your time and energy.

  • More confidence in your next draft.

  • A stronger, more engaging story.​

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You'll receive a detailed Story Structure & Revision Roadmap containing:

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  1. A professional review of your manuscript – including limited in text notes

  2. Clear explanations of the main story issues

  3. Practical recommendations for improvement

  4. A step-by-step revision roadmap​

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Why Work with Me?

I'm Shuna, a fiction editor and editing tutor who specialises in helping authors make their stories stronger.

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As a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), I bring professional editorial expertise together with a teacher's ability to explain storytelling in a clear, friendly and practical way.

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Many editorial reports tell you what isn't working.

I go a step further.

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I'll help you understand why something isn't working and what to do next.

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My aim is simple: to help you leave with a stronger manuscript and a clearer understanding of how stories work.

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Let's Talk About Your Manuscript

Finishing a novel is a huge achievement.

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If you're wondering whether your story is working as well as it could, I'd be happy to help.

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Send me an email with a brief description of your project, its genre and approximate word count, and I'll let you know whether a Story Structure & Revision Roadmap is the right fit for your manuscript.

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​I look forward to hearing about your story.

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