Creative Editorial Support For Authors
What can Splendid Stories do for you?
Every text tells a story. Honestly, it does. From flash fiction to non-fiction, full-length novels to business reports, from CVs to poetry ... there's always a story to be told. And you want to make it splendid.
Your story needs to shine, to flow, and your voice needs to connect with the reader to produce a compelling read. None of these things will happen if your manuscript isn't polished; plot holes, pace problems, dull dialogue, mistakes, inconsistencies and typos will distract the reader and can cause confusion. The result? The reader disengages. And who is your reader? It could be a potential publisher or agent, or an ebook reader in the mood to post a review...
Every text tells a story. Honestly, it does. From flash fiction to non-fiction, full-length novels to business reports, from CVs to poetry ... there's always a story to be told. And you want to make it splendid.
Your story needs to shine, to flow, and your voice needs to connect with the reader to produce a compelling read. None of these things will happen if your manuscript isn't polished; plot holes, pace problems, dull dialogue, mistakes, inconsistencies and typos will distract the reader and can cause confusion. The result? The reader disengages. And who is your reader? It could be a potential publisher or agent, or an ebook reader in the mood to post a review...
- Derailed? I can help re-energise the creative process and get you back on track in my drop-in workshop. Buy some time and use it how you will!
- If you've got a draft and need some big-picture advice, I can provide helpful suggestions in the form of a constructive critique or a detailed developmental edit.
- If you're happy with the big picture but you want to sort the nitty-gritty, you need my line and copy-editing service.
- If you're at the end of the process and just want a final check for those pesky points that slipped the net, it's proofreading you need.
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Tony Riches
Author of the bestselling Tudor Trilogy
https://www.tonyriches.com/
A reviewer recently described my latest book as “An Absolute Masterpiece!!“ – what more could any writer wish for? I must confess, however, that the original manuscript I sent to Nikki would be better described as “an absolute challenge for any editor!!” (Note the two exclamation marks.) I am indebted to Nikki for her invaluable comments and attention to detail which helped transform the draft, and am happy to recommend her editing services.
Mary Earnshaw
Poet, novelist and writer of creative non-fiction
https://www.cosiandveyn.co.uk/
Giving your writing to someone to critique is akin to laying bare your soul – something not done lightly. When I approached Nikki of Splendid Stories the first time I was terrified. But not only did she respond with skill, honesty and kindness, she opened my eyes to a path I had not even considered taking. I’m now heading down that path, with poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction publications all tucked under my writerly belt.
Go on, be brave – you won’t regret it.
J.B. Turner
Author of Gone Bad (part of the Jon Reznick series)
http://jbturnerauthor.com/
Very elegant, generous and thoughtful critique. I found it not only sympathetic to my writing/foibles (which is rather nice) but gently pointing me in the right direction.
Robert Pike
Author
https://www.robertpike.co.uk/
Nikki provided a superb critique which helped me turn my manuscript around. Her analysis was clear and I continue to draw on her advice. She is thorough, reliable and provides an amazing service that is worth every penny. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Dawn Saunders
Academic and writer
Nikki is professional, polite and thorough. From proofreading to advice on narrative structure and book proposals, Nikki has ensured that my writing is presented at its best. Writing can be a solitary affair and it’s great to have someone on hand to help.
Dea Parkin
Editor-in-Chief, Fiction Feedback
www.fictionfeedback.co.uk
Nikki Brice of Splendid Stories is reliable, conscientious and eagle-eyed. She is rapidly becoming one of my go-to proofreaders of choice. Nikki takes a very detailed approach to her work which is exactly what’s required in a proofreader and nothing much passes her by. She fully understands the importance of a consistent approach and her fact-checking is second to none. Where there is any question or ambiguity she will flag it up so nothing is left to chance. I heartily recommend her services.
S.M. Hope
Author of Tainted Jewel.
Every time the manuscript comes back the things you pick up on amaze me. You have taken in my characters and really understood them even more than myself at times. Your skills are amazing.
Rob Matthews
Director, Betterwrite.com
Advanced Professional Member, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
As an associate editor with Betterwrite.com Nikki takes her work very seriously, applying herself with diligence, perseverance and integrity. She has turned rough prose into good English, making judicious comments to authors – her legal knowledge has been much appreciated – and developing her skills with a variety of fiction texts. The authors’ comments are a tribute to Nikki’s editorial competence:
Exceptional work ... to say I was impressed would be an understatement. (Winston Smith, The Gauntlets of Power)
Thank you so much … Writing is very hard work, but you have made it worthwhile for me. (Mollie Lord, Painting with Jam)
Author of the bestselling Tudor Trilogy
https://www.tonyriches.com/
A reviewer recently described my latest book as “An Absolute Masterpiece!!“ – what more could any writer wish for? I must confess, however, that the original manuscript I sent to Nikki would be better described as “an absolute challenge for any editor!!” (Note the two exclamation marks.) I am indebted to Nikki for her invaluable comments and attention to detail which helped transform the draft, and am happy to recommend her editing services.
Mary Earnshaw
Poet, novelist and writer of creative non-fiction
https://www.cosiandveyn.co.uk/
Giving your writing to someone to critique is akin to laying bare your soul – something not done lightly. When I approached Nikki of Splendid Stories the first time I was terrified. But not only did she respond with skill, honesty and kindness, she opened my eyes to a path I had not even considered taking. I’m now heading down that path, with poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction publications all tucked under my writerly belt.
Go on, be brave – you won’t regret it.
J.B. Turner
Author of Gone Bad (part of the Jon Reznick series)
http://jbturnerauthor.com/
Very elegant, generous and thoughtful critique. I found it not only sympathetic to my writing/foibles (which is rather nice) but gently pointing me in the right direction.
Robert Pike
Author
https://www.robertpike.co.uk/
Nikki provided a superb critique which helped me turn my manuscript around. Her analysis was clear and I continue to draw on her advice. She is thorough, reliable and provides an amazing service that is worth every penny. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Dawn Saunders
Academic and writer
Nikki is professional, polite and thorough. From proofreading to advice on narrative structure and book proposals, Nikki has ensured that my writing is presented at its best. Writing can be a solitary affair and it’s great to have someone on hand to help.
Dea Parkin
Editor-in-Chief, Fiction Feedback
www.fictionfeedback.co.uk
Nikki Brice of Splendid Stories is reliable, conscientious and eagle-eyed. She is rapidly becoming one of my go-to proofreaders of choice. Nikki takes a very detailed approach to her work which is exactly what’s required in a proofreader and nothing much passes her by. She fully understands the importance of a consistent approach and her fact-checking is second to none. Where there is any question or ambiguity she will flag it up so nothing is left to chance. I heartily recommend her services.
S.M. Hope
Author of Tainted Jewel.
Every time the manuscript comes back the things you pick up on amaze me. You have taken in my characters and really understood them even more than myself at times. Your skills are amazing.
Rob Matthews
Director, Betterwrite.com
Advanced Professional Member, Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
As an associate editor with Betterwrite.com Nikki takes her work very seriously, applying herself with diligence, perseverance and integrity. She has turned rough prose into good English, making judicious comments to authors – her legal knowledge has been much appreciated – and developing her skills with a variety of fiction texts. The authors’ comments are a tribute to Nikki’s editorial competence:
Exceptional work ... to say I was impressed would be an understatement. (Winston Smith, The Gauntlets of Power)
Thank you so much … Writing is very hard work, but you have made it worthwhile for me. (Mollie Lord, Painting with Jam)