Elevate Your Writing
Expand Your Possibilities
- I offer editorial services and consultation to strengthen your work’s impact and take your writing to the next level.
- I work in partnership with you to refine your manuscript and make it sing.
- I get under the hood of your manuscript to ensure it reads flawlessly for your audience.
- My goal is to get you published.
Editorial Services
Copy Editing
- Line-by-line proofreading for sentence structure, clarity, grammar, punctuation, and typos for error-free, print-ready copy.
Developmental Edit for Fiction and Non-Fiction – Full Package:
- A full exploration of your book’s message, plot, and structure.
- We discuss its voice and audience to establish goals and strategy for revision, marketing, submission, and publishing.
- Includes a written project outline with key revision suggestions.
- Includes line-by-line editing for mechanics, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Publishing Support
Synopsis
Your manuscript is read closely and distilled into a 1–3 page synopsis for marketing to agents and publishers.
Query Letter
A professionally written query letter that introduces your project clearly and persuasively, giving agents and publishers a strong reason to read further.
Publisher Search
I create a curated list of relevant publishers in your genre, including contact details and summaries, to empower you to approach them with confidence.
Agent Search
I create a curated list of relevant agents who represent works in your genre, including contact details and summaries, to empower you to approach them with confidence.
Author Bio
In a 30-60 minute consultation we will discuss your background and experience, artistic practice, your overall viewpoint, messaging, perspective, genre, and lines of inquiry.
Within a week you will receive a written synopsis that you can use for Artist Bios, websites, marketing, submissions, grants, and social media.
Contact
For a free consultation or just to say hi, please contact me using the form below.
Rates
Rates vary depending on the genre and word count of the project and the type of service I’m performing.
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How are rates calculated?
Editorial Services (per word)
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Synopses
Publishing Support Services (hourly)
Query Letters
Author Bios
Agent / Publisher searches
Genre considerations
For Editorial Services, the rate per word varies by genre.
Self-help and nonfiction may be priced slightly higher, as they require closer review to ensure clarity, logical flow, and that the author’s voice shines through.
Manuscript stage
Whether the manuscript is complete or still in an early draft is something we would discuss together during the initial consultation.
Next step
If you’d like to learn more about rates and how my services can support your writing, please get in touch using the contact form or book a free consultation via Calendly.
Testimonials
As a first time author, working with Will has given me a sense of working with a partner to create my work. He brings a calm presence coupled with confident knowledge to bring my words out in a way that best reflects me. Will knows writers and writing. He helps me understand not only the words on the pages but the process of writing, the energy of creating, and the steps to completion. His insight and edits get me clearer on my writing. His presence and guidance allows me to trust him with this work. Highly recommend.
Andrew House
Intuitive Leadership Mentor
About Me
Like you, I have been consumed by a passion for writing. I have written ten novels, an experience that deeply shaped my understanding of the writing and revision process. I was the editor and publisher of a small literary press for two years and published widely in online periodicals during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2011 I had the honor of being included in Sovereign Erotics: A Collection of Two-Spirit Literature published by the University of Arizona Press.
I have editorial experience in multiple genres including LGBTQ+, literary fiction, science fiction, urban fantasy, self-help, spirituality, metaphysics, and social change. Without picking favorites, writing that pushes the envelope is always a pleasure to work on. I edited a high-profile autobiography, working closely with the author to refine voice and structure. I have written and reviewed grants, supporting agencies and individuals by clarifying grant program proposals and setting realistic, measurable objectives.
I am a proud Queer man who was blessed with the opportunity to live in San Francisco during the 1990’s. If I had a time machine I’d go there.
From personal experience I know that recovery is possible and sustainable. In an ideal world everyone would have the opportunity to express their unlimited potential and achieve their highest possible quality of life.
My job is to provide space for you to express yourself freely and help you clarify your writing so you can find the audience that resonates most with your ideas.
If you’re interested in working with me, please fill out the form below or click on the Calendly link above to schedule an appointment to discuss your project.
Will Taylor
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