Thorn Winter Editorial Hero

Thorn  Winter Editorial

Editing for the Eldritch and the Elegant

About Me

Thorn Winter is a developmental and line editor specializing in narrative structure, poetic voice, and hidden meaning. Also offers creative writing coaching for writers seeking to hone their craft with precision and imagination.

Services

Developmental Editing

Structural feedback, plot development, character arcs, and thematic refinement.

Line Editing

Sentence-level editing focusing on voice, clarity, rhythm, and style.

Creative Writing Coaching

One-on-one sessions tailored to your project’s needs. Includes manuscript guidance, concept development, and skill-building.

Rates

Rates aligned with the Editorial Freelancers Association standard rate card.

The Editorial Process

  1. Inquiry: You contact me with your project.
  2. Sample Review: I review a sample to determine fit.
  3. Proposal: I send an agreement and timeline.
  4. Edit or Session: The work begins. You receive marked-up manuscripts or detailed feedback.
  5. Follow-up: One revision or Q&A included, depending on service.

Testimonials

"Thorn's editing transformed my manuscript from a rough idea into a polished novel. Their feedback was eerie in its insight—like they saw through the page into my intent."

A. Client

"Creative coaching sessions felt like entering a temple of storycraft. Highly recommended for writers who want both mystery and mastery."

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Blog

The Editor’s Notebook #1

What makes a mystery memorable? It’s not the plot twist—it’s the shadow before it. Let’s talk atmospheric setups.

The Editor’s Notebook #2

Developmental editing is a form of archeology. Here's how to dig through your own draft without destroying the artifact.