Hi David, Coetzee
Thanks for the detail here. I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader ([login to view URL]) and have extensive experience editing novels and short stories, among other corporate and academic work. I've recently provided just such a critique for a young writer who'd like to develop her style further. For just under 11k words, I'd propose a fee of £147 and you would then have a fully edited version returned to you, with critique on description, flow, depth of characters, plot development, etc. This word count would take me 2 days but I'm away this weekend.
In terms of my editorial training, I hold a Distinction (92%) in proofreading and have undergone rigorously assessed training courses with the CIEP, one of the top British training institutions for editorial excellence. You can see evidence of client testimonials, my professional training, affiliations, impeccable academic track record, and more detail about me on my website.
Education-wise, I hold a 2:1 Masters degree from Edinburgh University and beyond that I'm educated to postgraduate level with a PGCE, gaining a Merit in writing at Masters Level 7. Having studied four foreign languages, modern and classical, as well as my native English, I'm extremely well versed in the intricacies of grammar, syntax, linguistic/stylistic choices, and the 'voice' and 'audience' of a piece of writing.
I'm responsive, detailed and reliable, and will complete your project promptly and professionally.
Georgina