Feedback
Email: nikkisdudley@gmail.com for rates/queries
WRITING FEEDBACK
I can give you detailed feedback on your short fiction, poetry or novels.
Charges are decided on a case-by-case basis but here are some example fees:
Feedback and editing for a short story of 2000 words - £25
Feedback and editing for 2 poems (up to 5 pages) - £20
Novels (up to approx 75k) - from £420 for a comprehensive line-edit and a report on areas for improvement
Novels (up to approx 75k) - £270 for proofreading
*My specialist areas are crime, thrillers, rom-coms, literary fiction, experimental writing but I'm open to all!
Novel extract (up to 5000 words) and a synopsis edit - £45
Novel line-edit (up to approx 75k + a synopsis deal) - £430
For short fiction and novels, I will comment on overall structure, story arc, character development,
imagery, dialogue, redundancy, grammar and punctuation.
All documents include tracked changes (unless specified otherwise by the client) and comments, and for novels, a detailed report about your work with suggested areas for development will also be included.
I will return your work within 4 weeks but faster turnarounds can be negotiated.
I am happy to discuss anything on the phone before or after an edit if you wish.
ACE FUNDING BID FEEDBACK
I have experience successfully applying to ACE for funding and have also advised others on their ACE applications. I would be happy to read over your application and suggest improvements.
Please contact me with your needs.
Approximate fee: £50.
WHO AM I?
I am an editor with over 13 years’ experience and a background in publishing (editing and production).
I studied English and Creative Writing to Master’s level. I also completed a course in 'Proofreading for Editors' at the Publishing Training Centre and have a proven track record of editing various types of documents to a professional standard. I have worked as an EFL teacher and freelance proofreader and editor.
I have two published novels, Ellipsis (Sparkling Books) and Volta (Aurora Metro Books). I am the winner of the Virginia Prize for fiction 2020 and also have a poetry chapbook and collection (Knives Forks and Spoons). In 2021, I had a hybrid pamphlet published with Beir Bua Press. I run an online magazine (streetcake), a writing prize, and a writing programme for mums (MumWrite), as well as one-off workshops, which all involve feedback and development for writers.
You can read more about me on the About page
I can give you detailed feedback on your short fiction, poetry or novels.
Charges are decided on a case-by-case basis but here are some example fees:
Feedback and editing for a short story of 2000 words - £25
Feedback and editing for 2 poems (up to 5 pages) - £20
Novels (up to approx 75k) - from £420 for a comprehensive line-edit and a report on areas for improvement
Novels (up to approx 75k) - £270 for proofreading
*My specialist areas are crime, thrillers, rom-coms, literary fiction, experimental writing but I'm open to all!
Novel extract (up to 5000 words) and a synopsis edit - £45
Novel line-edit (up to approx 75k + a synopsis deal) - £430
For short fiction and novels, I will comment on overall structure, story arc, character development,
imagery, dialogue, redundancy, grammar and punctuation.
All documents include tracked changes (unless specified otherwise by the client) and comments, and for novels, a detailed report about your work with suggested areas for development will also be included.
I will return your work within 4 weeks but faster turnarounds can be negotiated.
I am happy to discuss anything on the phone before or after an edit if you wish.
ACE FUNDING BID FEEDBACK
I have experience successfully applying to ACE for funding and have also advised others on their ACE applications. I would be happy to read over your application and suggest improvements.
Please contact me with your needs.
Approximate fee: £50.
WHO AM I?
I am an editor with over 13 years’ experience and a background in publishing (editing and production).
I studied English and Creative Writing to Master’s level. I also completed a course in 'Proofreading for Editors' at the Publishing Training Centre and have a proven track record of editing various types of documents to a professional standard. I have worked as an EFL teacher and freelance proofreader and editor.
I have two published novels, Ellipsis (Sparkling Books) and Volta (Aurora Metro Books). I am the winner of the Virginia Prize for fiction 2020 and also have a poetry chapbook and collection (Knives Forks and Spoons). In 2021, I had a hybrid pamphlet published with Beir Bua Press. I run an online magazine (streetcake), a writing prize, and a writing programme for mums (MumWrite), as well as one-off workshops, which all involve feedback and development for writers.
You can read more about me on the About page
Testimonials
"Nikki is always honest and great at offering advice when something isn't working. I think my work has improved already." |
"...always on the nose: detailed, insightful and respectful of what it is I'm trying to achieve." |
