Helping You Capture Your Reader's Imagination
Writing mystery and paranormal fiction is hard work, but you don't have to go it alone!
It can be confusing and frustrating trying to figure out what kind of help you need and when you need to get it. You don’t have to worry about being confused and frustrated anymore! Get in touch, and together, we’ll figure out exactly what you and your manuscript need...minus the hair-pulling.
Book Coaching
A book coach is a guide who can help you transform from being the person with an idea for a book to becoming an author with a completed manuscript. They will help you unlock your creativity and write effectively.
Developmental Editing
A developmental editor points out story-level issues that will cause problems for the reader. They also provide an explanation of why these are issues, the potential consequences if you don’t deal with them, and suggestions for how they can be fixed.
Line Editing
A line editor will evaluate your manuscript at the sentence level, looking at your content, writing style, and language. They won’t delve into your manuscript looking for issues, but they will focus on how effectively you convey your story to your reader.
Beta Reading
A beta reader will read your manuscript from a reader's perspective, rather than an editor's. They will focus on how well you convey your story to your reader. You'll want to engage beta readers before you self-publish or start sending query letters.
“Self editing is the path to the dark side. Self editing leads to self delusion, self delusion leads to missed mistakes, missed mistakes lead to bad reviews. Bad reviews are the tools of the dark side.”
― Eric T. Benoit
"No matter what stage you’re at in the writing process, Diana will not rest until you’re happy with the finished product. She places relationships at the forefront of the partnership, making the advice and editorials she provides feel like they come from the heart rather than a place of obligation."
Jeniya Mard
Poet and author, Pushcart award nominee for Catharsis
"Diana is an absolute treasure. If you can get onto her schedule, do it today! She knows her stuff, she'll be passionate about your book, and she'll make your work better. Don't hesitate - book her right flippin' now."
Courtney Cole
New York Times Bestselling Author of Coming Home for Christmas and The Christmas Dress
"I took all of Diana's suggestions, re-read my script, and was able to rewrite the backstory of certain characters that improved my story tenfold.”
Brett McKay
Author of The Other Side of Elsewhere and the Damage Inc. novels
“Diana's instincts are spot on, and she offers advice tempered with kindness and consideration. Just what you need in an editor, reviewer, teammate. ”
Judith Coopey
Author of Redfield Farm and Looking for Jane
