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https://sjkeir.com/

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Sam Keir

Fiction Editor and Author Coach

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Building a world where queer characters are not just accepted but are celebrated

Fiction editing, manuscript evaluations, and author coaching for LGBTQ+ characters and authors

Gay romance, queer crime, historical fiction, and memoir

LGBTQ+ Editors Association Board Member at Large

www.sjkeir.com

Lets write remarkable stories and sell lots of books!

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Experience Level

Expert (50+ projects)

Years as Editorial Freelancer

Years in Editorial Field

First Time Author Friendly

Yes

Professional Title

Fiction Editor and Author Coach

Skills

Authenticity Reading
Beta Reading
Book Coaching
Coaching
Copyediting
Developmental and Substantive Editing
Line editing
Literary Criticism
Manuscript evaluation
Sensitivity reading

Availability

Currently Booking

Do you use Artificial Intelligence in your work?

Fiction Genres

Action/Adventure
General Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literary
Magical Realism
Mystery
Paranormal
Romance
Speculative Fiction
Thriller/Suspense

Nonfiction Subject Areas

Humanities
Literature

Editing Styles

American Psychological Association (APA)
Associated Press (AP)
Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)
Microsoft Writing Style Guide
Modern Language Association (MLA)
New Hart’s Rules

Fiction Types of Work

Novel
Novella
Prose
Short Story/Anthology

Audience Types

Adult
College
ESL

Software

Google Docs
Google Forms
Google Sheets
PowerPoint
Word

Subject Area Specialties

LGBT+
Other
Self-help

Nonfiction Genres

Biography
Memoir
Narrative Nonfiction

Editing Languages

English

Do you edit explicit / graphic content?

Certifications

Club Ed Fiction Developmental Editing Certificate UCLA Extension Fiction Developmental Editing CIEP Copy Editing EFA Copy Editing EFA CMOS Certificate