About Me
Heya!
My name is Justin C., or J.C. for short.I'm a freelance developmental editor currently focused on fantasy and romantasy, particularly slow-burn narratives and character-driven stories that explore complex emotional themes.I'm also open to select projects in other genres that align with my strengths in structure, pacing, and character development.
Disclaimer
I work within fantasy and romantasy; however, I do not accept erotica or manuscripts where explicit sexual content is the central focus.I primarily work with manuscripts between the ranges of 70,000 - 100,000 words.If your manuscript falls outside these ranges, feel free to reach out. Depending on the project and length, I may still consider it.
My critique style
If you are looking for hollow praise then I am not the editor for you.
My goal is to ultimately help you bring out the best of your story, which oftentimes requires me to give it to you straight.I provide clear, direct feedback that identifies what is / isn't working, explain why, and offer practical revision paths so you can confidently improve your manuscript without losing your voice.
Services and Samples | Introductory rates
Manuscript Assessment | $0.007/word | 3 slots
I'll read your manuscript and evaluate plot, pacing, emotional beats, character arcs / inconsistencies / agency and world-building.
Finally, I'll compile all the strengths / weaknesses and reader engagement in a document.
Unlike a Developmental Edit, this letter offers critique only.Due to the lighter workload, you can expect the letter to be anywhere between 4 - 6 pages or more.
Developmental Edit | $0.012/word | 3 slots
This includes everything in the "Manuscript Assessment" plus:
I will also leave inline comments on your manuscript, as well as offering suggestions regarding revisions.This service provides a deeper dive into your manuscript.
Though the length of the letter can vary anywhere from 5 - 15 or more pages.This also includes 1 optional call (Up to 1 hour) where you may raise any questions you have once you've received and gone through the Editorial Letter.
Sample Edit
Naturally, we'd both like to test the waters.I offer a sample edit so you can see my feedback style and ensure I'm the right editor for your book.However, to respect each other's time, there will be a $15 flat fee for up to 1,000 words.
This fee is non-refundable, but will be credited toward your final invoice if you book one of the services listed above.
Below is a link showcasing a few samples highlighting my feedback.
Testimonials
“J.C. put in hours of diligent work to
read my book thoroughly and provide instant feedback on pacing, character portrayal, story arc, and overall readability.His skills truly shined as he provided real solutions to the problems that I could easily follow through with.I would highly recommend any writer who is working on a project to work with J.C. His feedback was incredibly useful in helping transform my book to a competitive manuscript. ”— Bethani R. | Romantasy author (70k)
Contact
For availability, service inquiries, or general questions, please email me at "[email protected]".