Zachary Smith

Freelance writer based in New York City

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copy editing

Presentation matters. And with my copy edit, your writing will have a flawless appeal. Even small grammar mistakes are conspicuous to those of us who know better (e.g., "I feel nauseated," NOT "I feel nauseous"). So give your agents something to cheer for with a typo-free manuscript.

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Line editing

This is the meat and potatoes of writing. I'll review your document line-by-line, strengthen the voice, enhance the prose, and generally make your writing sing. With more than fifteen years of experience, I can put the dynamo behind your story and bring those characters to life.

Synopsis writing

This is no small feat. You must bottle your entire novel with just a few pages, capturing the brilliance of your characters and the boldness of your plot with some few paragraphs. But you're not alone. With my writing expertise, I can help you write a synopsis that catches an agent's attention.

receive a free sample

Send me ten pages from your manuscript for a free sample of my work. I'll include helpful comments and honest feedback. Remember, writing is a process. William Faulkner said that writing novels is like building a chicken coop in a hurricane. That's why I'm here to help. Grab your galoshes and send those ten pages my way: It's time to build that chicken coop!

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