Writing Courses
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Editing Services 

    I charge $35.00 for every 10,000 words for an initial read through and a 1-2 page critique. After that, we can negotiate a price depending on what further editing services your work requires. I do copy-editing (also called line edit - for spelling and grammar) and I also do substantive edit (for story flow, character development, etc.)
    I edit both fiction and non-fiction. I also edit and advise regarding query letters, synopsis and book proposals. 
    After we have agreed on a rate, I will draw up a contract for you. In fairness to both of us, payments for larger works would be made in installments throughout the editing process.
    I use "track changes" in Microsoft Word for editing.
    You can email me with any questions you might have: 
dorene@dorenemeyer.com    
    My schedule is quite full so there will be times when I cannot take on any new editing jobs. I will also advise you if I feel that you would be better served by working with a different editor (for example, I would not be the editor of choice if your work is erotica or horror).  

Writing Courses

These can also be broken down into smaller workshops - email me with the specific needs of your library, conference, school or community: dorene@dorenemeyer.com

  The Publishing World

 Agents, editors, query letters, proposals and pitches! In this 6-week course, award winning author and journalist,
 Dorene Meyer will guide you through the wonderful World of Publishing. Whatever your chosen genre or skill
 level, this course is for you! Learn how to prepare your manuscript, find the publisher that's right for you - and
 even learn how to market your new book!

 

  Telling Your Story
  
 Share your life experiences, thoughts and feelings through non-fiction writing. Explore memoirs, journalling,
 creative non-fiction, travel writing and personal essays. Wherever you are on your writing journey, this class will
 provide practical help and encouragemnent to start writing and get published!


 

  Writing That Works

 To achieve high success in your career goals, learn how to write a winning resume; communicate effectively
 with e-mail and professional business letters; write clear reports; and craft persuasive proposals. This six-
 week hands-on course is for all those who wish to excel in the career of their choice.
 
  

 
Manuscript Critique Class

 
Have you written a book-size manuscript? Would you like some feedback on your work before sending it off
 to a publisher? In this 8-week course, you will have an opportunity to have your work critiqued by the teacher
 and by your fellow students. Award-winning author and journalist, Dorene Meyer, will guide you through the
 critique process and offer valuable instruction on getting your manuscript ready for publication.