For Writers
Write the Book Only You Can Write.
“Our editor, Anna Paradox, was excellent and extremely flexible. She put together the most impressive 3-day marathon editing session I’ve ever seen. Thank you Anna.” Ed Miller, poker author and teacher.
As long as there have been editors, there has been a tension between the writer’s self-expression and the editor’s efforts to get it right. When the partnership works, the result is a better manuscript that reaches more people. When the partnership fails, the writer feels the work was warped and abused, and the editor loses the chance to contribute in the future.
“That’s great, just what I needed at this time. I have always thought that a good editor understands their writers’ needs.” A.P., Trento, Italy.
Each writer responds to criticism differently. Editors vary in their insight, their speed, their meticulousness, the way they deliver their comments, their personality and much more.
I am a North Star editor. My aim is to let your essential self express your own vision and your own voice in a way that will best reach your ideal audience.
Yes, I will assure that your punctuation, grammar, and spelling are correct. Yes, I will notice where your plot sags, your characters are inconsistent, and your words are awkward, and I will suggest changes. Yes, I will help you build a structure that will carry your knowledge to your audience in the most logical and compelling order. I have all the critical abilities of a traditional editor.
“Anna Paradox kicks butt.” M.F., Raleigh, NC.
And I am a life coach. I have superb listening skills, and will seek to understand your intention, and choose my edits to support it. I will help you discover what you most want to say. I will help you find the time to write, and help you overcome writer’s block.
As an editor, I rapidly improve manuscripts. As an author, I understand first hand the challenges writers face, and as a life coach I help authors overcome them.
“She is the absolute nuts. I believe you will get way more than your money’s worth if you hire her, not just in the actual editing, but in what you’ll learn about writing just from seeing her edits.” Tommy Angelo, Palo Alto, CA.
My Write On! Package is a luxurious support to your writing life. In 90 days of personalized, one-on-one coaching, I will help you:
- Discover the words only you can write
- Win the mental game of writing
- Raise your productivity to a new level
- Break through writer’s block
- Complete at least 40 pages of new text — Guaranteed
Write On! helps writers enjoy writing more, and includes:
- In-depth review of up to 300 pages of manuscript.
- Nine phone consultations over ninety days.
- Personal evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses as a writer.
- A personalized copy of my book From Wishing to Writing: Seven Problems That Stop Writers Cold and How to Solve Them
- Unlimited email support.
- My special expertise in science fiction and fantasy. Or poker, if you prefer.
Fee: $1500, payable $500 per month for three months.
To maintain the quality of my service, I only take on eight writing clients at a time.
Call for availability. 575-640-0979.
