Does your writing:

Dip, wobble, and sway like a train on an unstable railway?
Derail frequently on plot holes, or continuity issues?
Have trouble finding junctions for all your ideas?
Keep getting bedeviled with typos like weeds sprouting on a railroad line?

I can get you on the write track! 

I offer copy and line editing, and proofreading. But my work covers considerably more than simply making sure your prose's grammar is fine and your writing is typo-free. If, say, you are writing a detective novel, and he/she is a likable sleuth, I am going to offer you suggestions as to plot and/or character detail that will help ensure your readers cheer on your heroes. No editing software ever made can offer writers that kind of encouragement, because technology is impersonal, and I always bring a personal touch to my editing and proofreading, because I love my work and want to see my clients succeed.

I work on the following genres:

Mystery
Historical
Action-adventure
Fantasy
Literary
Sci-fi
(Space opera and the like, but nothing too dark.)
Romance
(Serious only, especially romantic suspense.)

I also edit blog posts, articles, letters, dissertations, etc. (FYI: I do not edit anything political.)

The way I operate is by working in close collaboration with my clients. I send them regular queries and updates as the project progresses from start to finish.  This is your manuscript, not mine. All I am here to do is help make your work roll as smoothly as a train on well-maintained rails.
For further details, such as pricing and contact information, please consult my website: www.heldediting.com 

All new clients are eligible for 25% off any editing service on works over 50K words, and 15% off on works under 50K! 

--Tony Held

Testimonials

"Working with Tony Held helped me to significantly improve my book, add needed scenes/chapters and remove unnecessary elements. His chapter by chapter feedback was detailed and pointed out where I needed character or scene development, had inconsistencies from any point in the book to another or had simply nailed it and he loved it. He was timely in responses to me and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. I highly recommend working with Tony."

Patrick Adams
Owner, Patrick Adams Books

"ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!
Yes I'm thrilled. Tony just delivered his highly professional proofread of my book. I have not had this level of excellent editing with previous editors. Without any reservation in any quarter I enthusiastically highly recommend Tony."

Ivy Ruth Luv
Action/Adventure Novelist

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