Are you seeking manuscript editing or a query letter review and critique? I can help.
I have edited numerous fiction novels for published and aspiring authors in the adult and young adult markets. I bring strong attentional to detail to my projects, and my strengths are query letters, copyediting, line-editing, and developmental editing. In my own work, I lean toward fantasy and mystery/thriller fiction. Dropping clues for readers to keep them on the hunt for the truth and resolution in the story is my specialty. Outside of those genres, I have a strong affinity for contemporary, women’s fiction, and historical fiction, reading widely in those genres. I take perverse pleasure in sniffing out plot holes in a manuscript, striving to make every story as strong as possible. My proven track record for helping writers polish query letters that garner agent attention, combined with my decade of writing and editing experience will be a boon to your publication journey.
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“Demetra’s thoughtful notes are spot on, and she is an excellent line editor. I credit her
as one of the reasons I was able to get my book published by Macmillan.”
— Edith Cohn, critically-acclaimed author of Spirit’s Key and Birdie’s Billions.
“Demetra offered strong, thoughtful advice and line edits for much of the first draft of my manuscript. She provided comments on places I could tighten the plot and narrative, and she also pointed out my pesky adverb addiction! The result was a draft that landed me an agent (and ultimately a publication deal with Macmillan). Demetra’s editorial expertise at all levels would be a huge benefit to any writer.”
— Nikki Katz, author of The Midnight Dance and The King’s Questioner
“If you’ve been looking for an editor, you landed in the right place. Demetra Brodsky is a pro, through and through. She has a keen eye for narrative. Whether fiction or non-fiction, she can help strengthen your story and take your writing to the next level. She is a powerful voice and advocate for the writer who is looking to put the best possible work out into the world. Look no further — you’ve found your next editor.”
— Ara Grigorian, author USA Today Bestselling author of Game of Love and Ten Year Dance
“Demetra did a line edit on the first ten pages of my Young Adult fantasy novel. She had a quick turnaround time and gave me the good, the bad, and the ugly in the best possible way. Her notes regarding the strong bones of my story and its compelling characters was nice to hear, but her advice on craft issues, such as using passive voice and weak words were really helpful. I even, unknowingly, started my novel with a publishing no-no, which she kindly brought to my attention. She spent hours digging into those first ten pages, highlighting potential issues for me, which helped me understand how to best polish my manuscript for submissions. Demetra’s writing and editing experience in the publishing world have been invaluable to my writing journey.”
— Nicole Mainardi, author of A Curse of Thorns and Beastie Tales