Collaborative Story Development
Have a ton of ideas but no clue how to organize them into a coherent story? Or perhaps you already have a draft in progress and need some honest feedback from an experienced developmental editor to give you a sense of how your story measures up to your intended readers' expectations. Wherever you are on the path from first idea to polished final draft, the Story Mechanic has got you covered with hands-on coaching, constructive critiques, and developmental editing to help you hone your voice as an author and tell your best story. Explore Services...
Manuscript Editing & Proofing
A sloppy manuscript is the number one turn off for readers and can prevent the awesome story you've worked so hard on from taking off. Invest in your writing career and your book’s future with the Story Mechanic’s comprehensive editing suite that covers developmental (substantive) editing, content editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading for fiction and non-fiction. Get a quote...
Self-Publishing & Book Launch Essentials
You’re kicking ass and taking names! Your book manuscript is edited to perfection and you're ready to release it into the wild. Give it the launch it deserves with professional formatting, evocative cover art, and a blurb your readers won't be able to resist! Explore Services...
Support for Screenwriters
Even with connections, the film industry can be a tough nut to crack. Give your spec script or TV pilot its best chance to stand out from the crowd with the Story Mechanic’s screenplay coverage, script development mentorship, and script polishing services. Explore Services...
Virtual Assistant Services
Going pro as an indie author isn’t all fun and games. On top of writing quality books that sell, you also have to manage all the aspects of running a small business. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! With the Story Mechanic’s virtual assistant services, you can outsource the tasks you hate so you can spend more time doing the creative work you love. Design Your Package…