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Specialized Editorial Services for Dark Fiction Authors.
Your partner in perfecting deliciously disturbing stories.
Polishing The Darknesss To Prepare It For The Spotlight
DARK HOUSE EDITORIAL
About Dark House Editorial
My Mission
Client-Centric Approach
Client-Centric Approach
My mission is to amplify bold, and unapologetic dark fiction. I help dark fiction authors master their manuscripts, ensuring their stories of horror, suspense, and psychological unease are as compelling and impactful as possible. I believe that every story deserves to be told with clarity and precision, and I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their goals through exceptional editing and feedback.
Client-Centric Approach
Client-Centric Approach
Client-Centric Approach
Your vision is the nightmare I want to bring to life. Specializing in dark fiction, I provide thoughtful, thorough editing with clear, specific feedback to elevate your craft. Your unique story deserves a collaborative partner who understands the genre's nuances and your specific goals. We'll work together to ensure your manuscript reaches its full, terrifying potential while preserving your distinct voice and tone, making the process empowering, not defeating.
My Specialties
Client-Centric Approach
My Specialties
I help authors navigate the shadows of the human experience. Specializing in the visceral realms of dark romance and horror, my expertise extends to all shades of the illicit and the chilling—from crime and erotica to gothic, metaphysical, and occult. Whether your manuscript explores the depths of psychological suspense, paranormal mystery, or slasher thrills, I provide the keen eye and genre-specific insight needed to polish your darkest narratives and leave a lasting impression on readers.
Why Choose Me
Client-Centric Approach
My Specialties
As a specialist in dark fiction, I don't just work in the shadows—I thrive in them. My focus is exclusively on dark romance and horror, meaning you won't waste time explaining genre conventions or worrying if your content is "too much." I already speak the language of fear, obsession, and morally gray characters. I'm here to ensure your manuscript is polished to perfection while preserving the unique, visceral voice your readers crave.
My Services
First Chapter Critique
A "Turn The Page" Test
An analysis of the opening pages of the story to assess its effectiveness in using the dark fiction genre to hook the reader, establish a compelling tone and atmosphere, set the stage for the narrative, and ultimately get the reader to want to keep reading.
Manuscript Evaluation
A Comprehensive Critique
A comprehensive, big-picture assessment of the major strengths and weaknesses of the story, with a focus on the elements that contribute to the dark tone and atmosphere, offering and overview of what works and what doesn't.
Line Editing
The Stylistic Edit
A deep dive into the artistic elements at the sentence and paragraph level, focused on refining the language and structure—ensuring every sentence effectively builds atmosphere, sharpens tension, and deepens emotional impact.
Copyediting
The Technical Edit
A meticulous polish where readability, flow, accuracy, syntax, and consistency are fine-tuned, while maintaining a haunting atmosphere and the author's voice.
Proofreading
The Final Edit
A quality control check where any lingering errors in spelling, typos, punctuation, formatting, etc. are caught and disposed of.
Packages
Money Saving Bundles
From plot to polish, my bundled editing packages offer the full toolkit to make your dark fiction shine. Click the button below to find the perfect bundle for your needs.
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Don't underestimate the allure of darkness. Even the purest hearts are drawn to it.
Klaus Mikaelson