The Mirror Moment at your story's midpoint separates amateur manuscripts from bestsellers. Here's how to identify and strengthen yours. Comment EDITOR to chat about your manuscript! Or visit my website www.StorytellerTalent.com
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"Show, don't tell" isn't optional and here's why editors flag it and how to fix it fast. Comment DEV EDIT for more details.
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Your POV choice can tank or turbocharge sales. Third person, First person, and multi-POV can all be best sellers, but be consider genre and reader experience! Comment DEV EDIT for more details. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #pointofview #writingcraft
Overused dialogue tags mark amateur manuscripts instantly. Here's what editors actually recommend, and agents and publishers look for. Comment DEV EDIT for more details. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #dialoguetips #writingcraft
The 250-word page standard affects everything from queries to printing costs, to what readers expect! Here's what every writer needs to know about why word count matters... Comment DEV EDIT for details.
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Bestsellers share a hidden trait: readability scores between 80-90. Here's why simpler writing sells more books. Comment DEV EDIT for about working with me on your dev edit. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #writingtips #readability
Save the Cat isn't just for screenwriters - these 15 story beats are why readers finish books. Here's how to use them. Comment DEV EDIT for more details on working with me as your developmental editor. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #savethecat #storystructure
Readers quit at 10–20% because the stakes aren’t clear... Not because your writing is bad. Here’s the fix. Comment DEV EDIT for more about working with me as your developmental editor. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #authortok #amwriting
If your story’s ending doesn’t land, it’s not a problem with the final pages... it’s the foundation. Here’s how to build endings that truly resonate. Comment DEV EDIT - Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent, Storyteller Talent Agency #developmentaleditor #deveditor #editing #authortok
“Most readers quit after Chapter 3. Here's the structural fix that keeps them turning pages..."
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“When an author tells me their first act feels rushed, it’s rarely about pacing… it’s about emotional setup. Here’s how I explained that in a recent developmental editing session...”
- Kayla Bramante, Literary Agent
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“Flat endings aren’t about bad writing... they’re usually about unresolved emotion. Here’s how to stick the landing...”
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"Why do agents request the first three chapters or readers stop reading? Usually it's the Chapter 3 problem. Here's how to fix it before you query..."
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Storyteller Talent Agency
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“Well-written doesn’t always mean emotionally effective. Here’s how developmental editing makes your story actually hit…”
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Testimonial from my lovely client, Bea McDougall! Want to book an editing service with me? I have an immediate opening, so reach out today!
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I have two available spots for editing in August, and I’d love to fill them! If you fill out my inquiry form to book one of my August editing slots, I’ll give you 10% off your service. First come, first serve!
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🚨 I am fully booked until October! Please get in touch if you're looking for an edit in the fall.
Note, however, that even while fully booked, I am available for sample edits, Zoom chats, and first chapter critiques.
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Happy pride month! Need your LGBTQ+ novel edited? I still have some space left in June for new projects! Message me, or fill out the inquiry form in my bio to book.
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I felt like writing about character development in #Severance:
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I wrote about 14 gifts we freelance editors can give to ourselves this winter, including 7 that don't cost a cent.
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I love the #DevEditor #book group because we:
1. read books on how to write good #fiction
2. discuss which tips are helpful to share with authors
3. chat about topics related to editing, like how to stay organized
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5. connect and make friends!
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