Tom Mock

Author

Tom Mock’s Editing Services

Currently Offering:

Developmental Editing

Proofreading

Blurb, Query, & Synopsis Editing

I specialize in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror.

If my read-through of the openings of all 300 entries from the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 9 & 10 brought you here, that’s great! If not, you can see my thoughts on all 300 books here on Twitter and read my wrap-up article on what I learned for a sample of my style and recommendations for a lot of indie books.

Email me at tommockreads@gmail.com or use the form below and include a brief description of your project and some sample pages.

Developmental Editing

A developmental edit is a substantive critique of the big picture issues in a story to help an author see their work with fresh eyes.

Full Manuscript Feedback starting at $2.50 / page (250 words), $0.01/word

Opening Manuscript Feedback starting at $4.00 / page (250 words), $0.016/word

Proofreading

Proofreading is the last stage of edits to produce a clean “proof” of the manuscript that is professional and error free.

Proofreading starting at $1.75 / page (250 words), $0.007/word.

Blurb, Query, & Synopsis Editing

Every book needs an engaging description, whether you’re trying to land an agent, publisher, or reader.

Starting at $50 for blurbs. Save on bundles!
Inquire for workshopping pitches for marketing or sales.

About Me

I’m a self-published author and editor in my 30s who knows how hard it is to make a story really sing. I want to work especially with SFF authors to help them make the best version of their story.

My debut urban fantasy novel The Long Nights is a #1 Best Seller in Contemporary Fantasy and Vampire Thriller. It has also won some indie accolades:

My short fiction has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and was a Press 53 Awards finalist.

I read books and watch media broadly, from high fantasy and classics to mysteries and manga and k-dramas and most things in-between (LGBTQ+ inclusive). Hopefully, if I haven’t read exactly what inspired your work, I’ll have read something like it. Visit my goodreads profile to see a limited sample of my reading.

Education/Experience:

  • Masters of English from NCSU (concentration in American and English Literature)
  • BA in English/Creative Writing from ECU
    • Extensive creative writing workshops
    • Recognized as an outstanding undergraduate creative writer
  • Editorial Internship at Algonquin Books (imprint of Hachette)
  • Professional Technical Writer (SAS Institute)
  • Tutor (NCSU)

Contact

Email me at tommockreads@gmail.com or use the form and include a brief description of your project, what services you’re interested in, and some sample pages.

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