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Developmental editing and digital resources for Crime & Fantasy

Master Your Genre

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greats.

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genre.

Writing crime and fantasy can feel like a mystery

Both crime and fantasy are genres that are packed with nuance and their own unique set of problems:

How do I design an investigation that keeps my readers interested?

How do I develop a magic system my readers can keep up with?

How do I create suspects and witnesses that add conflict and intrigue?

Work with an enthusiastic specialist

Like you, I am an avid reader who loves being taken for a ride through a fantastical world or the genius of a gumshoe. 

 

But as writers, we are always looking to perfect our craft to create groundbreaking moments that make our audience gasp and lean in. 

 

Coming from the research-heavy disciplines of anthropology and history, I apply my analytical magnifying glass as a writing instructor to dissect the methods and structures behind crime and fantasy masterworks that help writers contribute something fresh to their genre, like spotting clues to the perfect red herrings or unveiling the secrets to a masterful magic system. 

Open Books
"I loved working with Rachel! She read my manuscript closely and discussed it with me in great detail, providing specific suggestions that elevated my story. She is thorough, insightful, and very encouraging. It's obvious that she has a true passion for storytelling and wants to help her clients succeed. I look forward to working with her again in the future."

Joanna Marsh, author of Cantique and La Follia

Don't just love your genre. Contribute to it.

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Find the right Masterwork to analyze.

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Decode the author's genius.

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Use your discoveries to fuel your writing.

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FREE DOWNLOADABLE

Does your story feel flat because of unconvincing characters?

 

In this free downloadable “3 ways to study your characters like an anthropologist” you'll learn how to pump life into your cast of characters so your readers will look forward to meeting them again and again

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But here are three ways I can help:

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Free downloadable

Does your story feel flat because of unconvincing characters?​

Here are “3 ways to study your characters like an anthropologist” to pump life into your cast of characters that your readers will look forward to meeting again and again.

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Substack

Running into roadblocks in your writing?


Get a dose of inspiration and insight from infrequent articles that are more like mini-masterclasses than advice.

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Twitch

I love studying how different mediums impact storytelling.

Join me on Twitch as I investigate storytelling through video games in an informal fashion. There's a lot of startled yelling and weird voices (and a bit of swearing), plus some fun insightful conversations about books and writing with rad people.

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