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I want to help authors create better stories. I specialize in editing Action and Thriller novels.  While I am open to editing all genres, because I am a veteran, I find that I am a huge benefit to authors whose novels have a military…

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Editing Services

I offer two types of Editing Services to my clients. Manuscript Diagnostic Do you have a drafted novel that needs some work, but you’re not sure how to move forward with your manuscript?  A manuscript diagnostic might be just what you need. Learn More…

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Story Grid Showrunners Podcast

3 editors discuss whether the story works, why or why not, and how it could be changed to make it work.

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Showrunners E6: Killing Eve Ep3

Episode 4 of Killing Eve – assassins turning on each other, last minute escapes, moles found, and a funeral. Does the story work? Find out – The Story Grid knows!!

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For All Mankind 7

Stranded on the moon, PTSD setting in, and decisions that can ruin careers and get people killed. Does the story work? Find out! The Story Grid knows!

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Writing Soldiers – Everything You Wanted to Know about Writing about a Soldier In Uniform

Everything you wanted to know about writing about a soldier’s uniform

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Hi, my name is Randy Surles and I edit Thrillers and Action novels.  I specialize in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and anything with a military flavor to it.

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