Oak & Thorn intake form

Let's make your story shine.
Please fill out this form as best you can, and we'll go from there. I'm excited to hear what you've been working on!

All my best,
Kieran

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At the end of this form, you will be asked to submit a sample of your work, both to give you a sense of my editing style and to help me make an informed decision. Please refer to the following guidelines:

Pitches/blurbs/synopsis: Please upload what you have so far, even if it's not complete - or a complete mess! That's what I'm here for :)

Editing services: first chapter

This is solely for my use and will only be used to prepare your sample edit; I do not share your work with anyone.
Name*
Email*
example@example.com
What service(s) are you interest in?*

line editingcopy editingpitches/blurbs/synopsisproofreadingcustom package
Project title? (Working titles are fine!)*
What genre best describes your project?*

contemporary fictioncontemporary romanceeroticafantasyhistorical fictionliterary fictionmystery/thrillerromantasysci-finone of the above (please explain in project details below)
What subgenre best describes your project? (If unsure, leave blank.)
Who is your target audience?*

young adultnew adultadultundecided/unsure
Tell me a bit about your project. If you have a blurb or synopsis, that's great. If not, never fear, a few sentences will give me an idea.*
Does your project require content warnings? If so, please list them here. (This does not mean I'll be unwilling to take it on, it's simply a courtesy to your editor.)
What lights you up about this project?*
Do you have specific areas of concern with this project?*
What are your plans for this project?*

traditional publishingindependent publishinghybrid publishingpersonal useundecided/unsure
For novellas & novels: word count? (If you're still writing, please provide a projected estimate.)*
Is this a standalone or part of a series?*

standaloneseriesprequel/sequel to seriesanthology
What kind of feedback/editing have you already received on this project?*

noneself-editingcritique/writer's group feedbackbeta reader feedbackprofessional developmental editing and/or manuscript critiqueprofessional line editing and/or copy editing
Have you worked with a professional editor before?*

yesno
Have you received constructive criticism on your writing before, on this or another project?*

yesno
Are you prepared for feedback on your prose that will challenge you to improve your skills as a writer?*

yesnounsure
What is your timeframe? Please include relevant submission or publication deadlines, if applicable.*
Preferred English? (particularly important for prose & grammar)*

US EnglishUK EnglishAustralian English
Have you read the Policies & FAQs page?*

yesno
Is there anything else you'd like to share, or any questions not addressed in the Policies & FAQs?
Please upload a sample of your work according to the guidelines outlined at the beginning of this form. (This is solely for my use and will only be used to prepare your sample edit; I do not share your work with anyone.)*

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