Corvid Arcana is currently booking editorial services!
Wren L. Rivers is a Poynter-certified editor with a creative writing degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Corvid Arcana specializes in queer literature in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, but will happily edit any fiction manuscript!
Services
Beta Read
A beta read includes a low-level critique of overarching story, including plot, character arcs, stakes, and pacing.
This edit is ideal for authors who are looking for outside eyes on their manuscript, after performing a few rounds of self-edits.
Min. word count: 20,000
0.003/word
Developmental Edit
This is a detailed critique of overarching story, including plot, character arcs, stakes, and pacing.
This edit is ideal for writers who have gone through a few rounds of self-edits and beta readers and are looking for higher-level structural feedback.
All story lengths welcome!
0.006/word
Line Edit
A line edit focuses on aspects such as word choice, grammar, repetition, and consistency.
This edit is for authors who have finished developmental work and now want to refine details at a deeper level than proofreading.
All story lengths welcome!
0.005/word
Proofread
In this edit, I catch all those little details that managed to sneak through. This service includes punctuation, typos, missing words, and formatting errors.
This edit is for manuscripts that are nearly ready to get out into the world.
All story lengths welcome!
0.004/word
Full Service Edit
For those who want to package it all into one, this edit takes three passes and covers all above services.
This edit is ideal for writers who want to walk through the whole process in as efficient a manner as possible.
All story lengths welcome!
0.015/word
Testimonials
Working with Wren was such an easy process. They were extremely helpful with tips and comments. They worked quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend working with Corvid Arcana in the future.
- Reji Ex, Developmental & Line Edit
This is my first time working with a developmental editor, and Wren made sure I knew what to expect every step of the way! They encouraged my questions and were so helpful in providing insight and encouragement. When my feedback was ready, their insights were articulate and appropriate, and I felt like they had taken the time to understand my manuscript and my intentions for each piece of criticism they provided. I had an excellent time working with Wren, and whenever I am ready for this step again in the future, I will be reaching out to see if they are available.
- Lee Buck, Developmental Edit
Manuscript Wishlist
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Queer representation, especially when including transgender, nonbinary, asexual, and aromantic characters
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Disability, neurodivergence, PoC, fat representation
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#OwnVoices manuscripts
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FANTASY!! Sword & sorcery fantasy is great, but I also love unique worlds that push the boundaries of traditional fantasy
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HORROR!! Especially anything that comps to Andrew Joseph White's books or Iron Lung.
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Hurt/comfort, enemies/rivals to lovers, allegories for real life events
Corvid Arcana Will NOT Edit...
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Manuscripts that romanticise or perpetuate racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or pedophilia (critiques of these topics are acceptable)
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Stories that promote ideologies of fascism or colonialism
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Detransition stories
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Nonfiction, self-help, or memoirs
Book Now!
Thank you for considering Corvid Arcana Literary for your editorial needs! I'd love to work with you. Please send your inquiries via the below form, and we can discuss your manuscript further. I will provide a five-page sample edit to make sure we are a good fit for each other, and we'll go from there!