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Stephen R. Willis
Professional Editor
of FictionYou put everything into writing your novel, and you deserve an editor
who will help you get the most out of your hard work.
Refine Your Masterpiece
As your editor, I will work with you to delve deeper into your story and characters to help you see your novel's true potential. I love working with writers to help them bring authenticity to their characters and clarity to their words. When I'm editing your novel, my goal will always be to make your story the best it can be.
Get in touch today to schedule your free sample edit. Feel free to share a little about yourself and your writing as well!
Defining the Process
1. The Initial Read-Through
First and foremost, I believe it is essential to understand the author's vision and see where the story is going. Once I've read your book, I will share my initial thoughts and tell you what works and what needs to be improved.
2. The Edits
From there, I will start to carefully go through the book, leaving notes to help refine your story, characters, and prose.
3. The Final Pass
Once you’ve gone through your book and made your final changes, I will make one last final pass to ensure your novel is ready for whatever comes next.
For me, finding a great editor meant choosing someone I could work closely with, and who would be honest about the parts of my manuscript that needed to be changed. Stephen not only understood and respected my vision, but he helped bring it to life on the page. If you want an editor that can elevate the mediocrity in your story to greatness, and can make the existing greatness shine a little brighter, Stephen Willis is that editor.
-Thomas Torrington
Author of Evergreen
About The Editor
Stephen Willis grew up in Arizona and earned his B.A. in English from Grand Canyon University. From a young age, he always had a passion for writing and telling stories. It wasn't until he had the opportunity to edit his first book, however, that he found his true calling in literature: helping other writers to enhance their work and fulfill their vision. His strength as an editor is his ability to understand where a writer is coming from and he excels at helping them realize the potential in their writing.
In addition to editing books, Stephen enjoys writing music, traveling, and learning languages. He also loves drinking coffee and spending time with his cat.
