Curiosity Editorial Services
Making Your Story Shine
Developmental Editing and Book Coaching
Hi, I’m Emily. I help science fiction and fantasy authors perfect their stories so the worlds they’ve built can captivate their readers!
Do you have a first or second draft of your story completed, but the plot isn’t cohesive, the characters lack depth, or the worldbuilding isn’t immersive? Or do you have an idea, but need help to get it off the ground? Whether you’re preparing to query or to self-publish, your manuscript will be stronger once you and I have collaborated.
I can’t wait to plunge into the world you’ve built!
Services
Book Coaching
Write your manuscript to its highest potential
Editorial Assessment
Written report detailing your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses
Developmental Edit
Scene-by-scene annotation on your manuscript
Manuscript Wishlist
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Stories with queer characters and themes
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Stories with neurodivergent characters and themes
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Cli-Fi, Ecofiction, Ecofantasy, and Solarpunk, especially if stories that showcase a positive climate future
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Cozy sci-fi
I have long had two passions, science and literature. Getting a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and working in that field, I relegated literature to a beloved hobby. Four years after graduation, I decided to explore the other path by studying editing and pivoting to a career as a developmental editor and book coach. Although this was a big change for me, I will quote my favorite book, To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers: “At some point, you have to accept the fact that any movement creates waves, and the only other option is to lie still and learn nothing.” I was very excited to move, and to learn something.
And learn I did! I achieved an Editing Certificate through the University of Chicago, which taught me all about the editing process. I gained the knowledge I needed to open my digital doors. Welcome to Curiosity!
Emily Friedman