The writer’s gift can transform a blank page into a work of art, an invitation to learn, a map to guide the way…
Sometimes a writer’s words can even be the key to immortality.
But like all worthwhile journeys, the path has perils. The writer is consumed with an idea, fixated on making it just right. Friends and family find it increasingly difficult to distinguish their loved one from a cantankerous wizard who withdraws nightly to an enchanted tower.
Harnessing the fount of creativity may be a Herculean effort, whatever the topic, but it does not have to be done alone. I’m Mary Brydon-Kehoe and I can help prepare your work for publication and beyond.
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Support during the writing process. May include project organization, development of ideas, reviews of completed work and guidance on publication. Learn More
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An overview which suggests possible improvements in storytelling, structure and themes as well as style or mechanics. Less intensive than a full edit. Learn More
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A high-level review of organization and content. May include revising, reordering, cutting or expanding material as well as modifying formatting. Learn More
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A line-by-line edit to clarify meaning, ensure coherence and refine language. May include adjusting syntax or reinforcing author style and voice. Learn More
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Editing to ensure correctness, accuracy, consistency and completeness. May include reviews of grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage and consistency. Learn More
Specialties
Fiction
Formats: Short story, novels
Genres: Literary, historical, detective, speculative, fantasy, horror, Gothic, romance, suspense, thriller and science fiction
Nonfiction
Memoir
Human-interest pieces
Creative marketing & product copy (especially role-playing games, board games & collectible card games)
Academic papers
Literary analysis & critique
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Today I’d like to talk about something more on the personal side.
About two years ago now, I (as I suspect is true for many of us as a result of the pandemic) was diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve been learning a lot since that time, and I have this feeling that I’m catching up now with perhaps where I should have been all along. Of course, I guess that’s the case when you find out a lot of your challenges have an actual, demonstrable root cause that’s actually been with you your whole life. But even if it was a mystery for a long time, it still had a profound impact on me, including with my writing practice and work as an editor.