Editing: Feedback, Line Edits, and Creative Writing SupportCaroline Shannon
You’ve got the story. I’m here to help you tell it even better. With years of experience as a writer, editor, and workshop leader, I’ll help refine your work with edits and feedback that feel more like collaboration than critique.
I specialize in voice-driven creative work: personal essays, hybrid memoir, and short stories that hit emotionally. My edits blend technical polish with big-picture feedback, helping writers delve deeper without losing their voice.
I hold a BA in journalism and am currently an MFA candidate in creative writing. Additionally, I am certified by the University of Chicago in Basic Manuscript Editing and Intermediate Manuscript Editing, which includes a working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
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"As a tenured professor, I am allegedly a writing expert, yet Caroline taught me more in one course than I learned in entire graduate classes. She has an amazing way of being specific about what is needed in a particular pitch for a specific market while also engaging deeply with my goals and my voice. She projects possibility in all she does, be it one-on-one or in a group. If I don't get work out there, it's on me because Caroline has shown me exactly what to do."
—Nels P. Highberg, Catapult
What's included
Marked-Up Draft (Track Changes or Suggestions Mode)
Includes line-level edits for clarity, tone, and flow (up to 2,000 words), along with margin comments and questions to help deepen or clarify moments in the piece.
Editorial Letter (300–500 words)
A personalized note outlining strengths, opportunities, and suggested next steps—great for helping the writer see their work with fresh eyes.
One Round of Revisions (Light Re-Edits)
Includes one follow-up review or light re-edit after you’ve made revisions, valid for 5 days post-delivery. (This keeps the work collaborative while still being contained.)
FAQs
I specialize in personal essays, memoir, short stories, hybrid nonfiction, and voice-driven creative work. If you’re unsure whether your piece is a good fit, feel free to reach out—I’ll let you know if it’s a match or recommend an alternative path.
Absolutely. Your draft doesn’t need to be perfect. Whether you're stuck halfway or unsure how to proceed, I can help you shape what’s there and provide a plan for what’s next.
I work in Google Docs or Word files. I’ll return your edits in both a tracked version and a clean version—unless you prefer a fully commented Google Doc format, which I’m happy to do.
You’ll have one round of follow-up edits or clarification support, so if something’s confusing or you want a second set of eyes after revising, I’ve got you.
Most edits are delivered within 3–5 business days. If you have a tighter deadline, please message me before booking—I’ll let you know if I can accommodate it.
While I can’t guarantee publication, I can help you polish a piece to submission-ready quality. I’ve helped numerous writers get published in top outlets, including Salon, Betches, The Washington Post, Electric Literature, Romper, Bon Appétit, DAME, and Teen Vogue.
Starting at$40 /hr
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Editing: Feedback, Line Edits, and Creative Writing SupportCaroline Shannon
You’ve got the story. I’m here to help you tell it even better. With years of experience as a writer, editor, and workshop leader, I’ll help refine your work with edits and feedback that feel more like collaboration than critique.
I specialize in voice-driven creative work: personal essays, hybrid memoir, and short stories that hit emotionally. My edits blend technical polish with big-picture feedback, helping writers delve deeper without losing their voice.
I hold a BA in journalism and am currently an MFA candidate in creative writing. Additionally, I am certified by the University of Chicago in Basic Manuscript Editing and Intermediate Manuscript Editing, which includes a working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
________________
"As a tenured professor, I am allegedly a writing expert, yet Caroline taught me more in one course than I learned in entire graduate classes. She has an amazing way of being specific about what is needed in a particular pitch for a specific market while also engaging deeply with my goals and my voice. She projects possibility in all she does, be it one-on-one or in a group. If I don't get work out there, it's on me because Caroline has shown me exactly what to do."
—Nels P. Highberg, Catapult
What's included
Marked-Up Draft (Track Changes or Suggestions Mode)
Includes line-level edits for clarity, tone, and flow (up to 2,000 words), along with margin comments and questions to help deepen or clarify moments in the piece.
Editorial Letter (300–500 words)
A personalized note outlining strengths, opportunities, and suggested next steps—great for helping the writer see their work with fresh eyes.
One Round of Revisions (Light Re-Edits)
Includes one follow-up review or light re-edit after you’ve made revisions, valid for 5 days post-delivery. (This keeps the work collaborative while still being contained.)
FAQs
I specialize in personal essays, memoir, short stories, hybrid nonfiction, and voice-driven creative work. If you’re unsure whether your piece is a good fit, feel free to reach out—I’ll let you know if it’s a match or recommend an alternative path.
Absolutely. Your draft doesn’t need to be perfect. Whether you're stuck halfway or unsure how to proceed, I can help you shape what’s there and provide a plan for what’s next.
I work in Google Docs or Word files. I’ll return your edits in both a tracked version and a clean version—unless you prefer a fully commented Google Doc format, which I’m happy to do.
You’ll have one round of follow-up edits or clarification support, so if something’s confusing or you want a second set of eyes after revising, I’ve got you.
Most edits are delivered within 3–5 business days. If you have a tighter deadline, please message me before booking—I’ll let you know if I can accommodate it.
While I can’t guarantee publication, I can help you polish a piece to submission-ready quality. I’ve helped numerous writers get published in top outlets, including Salon, Betches, The Washington Post, Electric Literature, Romper, Bon Appétit, DAME, and Teen Vogue.
$40 /hr