Word for Words, LLC
Word for Words, LLC, offers coaching, writing and editing services for fiction and nonfiction writers and authors of all abilities throughout the various stages of the writing and publishing process.
Whether yours is a short story, biography, memoir or novel — or if you're writing an article or essay — Word for Words offers comprehensive editing for publication.
Manuscript Evaluation and Editing
- Manuscript evaluations are available for completed works and rough drafts. Assessments include a complete review and analysis of the work and prospects for publication.
- Manuscript editing addresses all aspects of the work — including tone, voice, transitions, character development, plot, theme, tips for publication and next steps.
A special Word for Words feature for current and prospective authors is the customized Literary Resource Guide, a tailored guide to publication based on genre.
Articles and Columns
Word for Words also provides writing services — articles, columns and reprints — on commission, with specializations in the arts, business, culture, personality profiles, religion and travel. Photographs like this one of Milan center and others on this site are also available.
Classes and Workshops
The innovative Art of Editing in Writing workshops cover topics of critical interest to emerging and established writers. Workshops include:
- Six Rs of Editing in Writing
- Write From the Start: From Tweet to Post to Story
- From Concept to Creation: Write — and Complete — Your Nonfiction Book (new)
- Preparing for (Self-)Publication: Working With
Editors and the Editorial Process (new)
- Step by Step: Making Each Word, Sentence and Scene Count (new)
Workshops include Q&A and follow-up, and are available as single events or as a series for libraries, continuing education centers and other venues.
Quick Start: Individual Critiques
The Quick Start Critique (QSC) is for writers looking to jump-start their writing projects. The QSC is a personalized, individual critique of the first page of the writer's work. The critique focuses on common and complex problems, especially those most likely to recur throughout the work. (new)
A testimonial on the Quick Start critique:
"Adele, you are a
marvelous editor. You respect and enhance my feelings on paper, and bring even
more to the text by your choice of words and ideas."
Memoirist, Aurora Lopez Cancino
For More Information
To request a quote or consultation, commission an article or schedule a workshop, class or critique — or just to send a query — contact Word for Words, or fill out the form on the Contact page.
