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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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Selling Girls in America

I host a new podcast about human trafficking in America. Subscribe!!

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Showrunners E11: Killing Eve E8 and the Ending Payoff

Will the series work? Does the Story work? The Story Grid Knows!!

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Waylander – Fantasy Thriller

Waylander, an iconic fantasy thriller by David Gemmell. Does the story work?

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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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