Narrative Manuscript Editing

Would you like some feedback on your novel, novella, or short story? Perhaps you’d like a developmental, “global” edit that addresses narrative elements like characterization, point of view, scene versus summary balance, plot, and pacing. This is a Basic Manuscript Edit.

Perhaps in addition to a global edit, you’d like a “local” edit, which addresses line-by-line issues like sentence construction and variety, active versus passive vice, “wordiness,” and other grammar/mechanical issues. An Advanced Manuscript Edit addresses “global” and “local” issues.

	Manuscript Edit – *Advanced*	Manuscript Edit – Basic
Global Edits	YES	YES
Local Edits	YES	NO
Submission Mark-up and Notes of Main Points/Edits	YES	YES
*Face-to-Face Meeting with Editor	YES	YES
**Price	$45/hour	$35/hour

*A Skype option is available for those who live outside the Helena area. Email or call to discuss a remote, digital option.

**Price: Includes editing time and meeting time. Individuals are invoiced at the meeting.

For more information about either manuscript editing option, please call Jasmine at (406) 437-3576 or email swaneyjasmine@gmail.com.

Freelance writer, editor, and writing instructor

Testimonials

Jasmine is an asset to the serious writer. Her ability to see through the chaff to the core of the story and to inspire the writer to construct and execute essential elements for success are uncanny. Time with Jasmine is crucial for any writer who is ready to move his or her art to the next level, and my time spent with her changed my writing output from sporadic fits and starts to completing cohesive, developed drafts.

Stacy Collette

Jasmine did a thoughtful, thorough job editing my book chapter-by-chapter. I had paid top dollar to an editor from the East Coast who promised she would edit my book and provide a blueprint with very specific details as to how to structure my book. All I received back was a paragraph of suggestions which was not at all worth the money. With Jasmine, you know your money will be well spent. Jasmine provided a comprehensive review of my book’s structure and content at one third of the cost. She provided both positive feedback and constructive criticism in a way that was easy to digest. If you want to take your story to the next level, I would highly recommend her for your project.

Holly Alastra

Jasmine is everything I could want in a member of my publishing team. She is professional, efficient, and meticulous. I can’t imagine getting through this process without her knowledge and encouragement. I am extremely satisfied with her services and give her my highest recommendation.

David Anson

Jasmine introduced me to fiction writing in a class that covered the mechanics of a good story. She is so well-organized and clear about the components of telling, showing and creating a scene that it takes readers on a fantasy ride they can’t resist. I couldn’t resist the challenge, and I now can begin to combine the aspects of story-telling to keep my audience’s attention. After the class finished, she met with me on an individual basis to read my work and guide me in my creative endeavor. She is a gem to have for a teacher and mentor, always providing positive suggestions.

Janet Hulme

Jasmine Lamb is an innovative tutor who worked well with my three boys as they moved through their high school and middle school writing classes, and she made accommodations for their different writing styles. Jasmine tutored my boys remotely, utilizing email and tracked changes in Microsoft Word. She clearly has a great depth of knowledge, and she was able to help each of my sons to find his voice. Jasmine is positive, encouraging, and direct, and I recommend her as a writing tutor whether a person wishes to meet with her face-to-face or remotely.

Tricia Richmond

Jasmine was an invaluable tutor for Helena College’s TRiO Program for over two years. She not only helped students using her editing talent, but she also taught them a strong base of English grammar rules for use with their future writing assignments. Jasmine went above and beyond general tutoring by generating several power point presentations for various writing workshops for the TRiO program. It is rare to find someone as talented and personable as Jasmine. She has a unique ability to explain English concepts to students that bring them clamoring back again and again. Jasmine is a truly gifted educator and it was my privilege to work with her.

Terri Haun

Jasmine is an excellent writing instructor, and students were extremely pleased with their results after working with her. In my opinion, the most telling evidence of her ability was the fact that students were so motivated to work with her, they would adjust their schedules and priorities in order to meet with her for instruction. Her reputation was such that having her on staff was a recruiting tool for the Student Support Service program. Word-of-mouth of her excellence in instruction among the college student body helped the program grow and was instrumental in the establishment of the program. I wholeheartedly endorse her as a college level writing tutor.

Kendall May

As an aspiring writer, lacking basic skills and having never had formal training, I was stuck. With my confidence lacking, and having no idea what I was doing when it came to writing fiction, I signed up for one of Jasmine’s classes. Her approach to teaching writing is straightforward, and it works. Through her instruction, I gained the tools and the encouragement to actually do something I have aspired to for most of my adult life.

Ed Tinsley

Creative writing is a process of exposing one’s vulnerabilities for group review. An instructor can make the experience rewarding and beneficial or can shut down any exploration of creativity. I’ve had both types of instructor. Jasmine Lamb is one of the best. She is able to meet the students where they are and build from there. Her class was very enjoyable, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve his or her written communications.

Christian Mackay