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Bring your novel or novella to life with expert guidance from Rayne Lacko, award-winning author of A Song For The Road (Eric Hoffer Book Award honorable mention) and author of The Secret Song of Shelby Rey, My Life Journal, and Dream Up Now. With a Master’s in Humanities specializing in creative writing from Antioch University and a Certificate in Teaching Higher Education from Harvard University, Rayne offers comprehensive developmental editing that transforms manuscripts into compelling narratives. This highly collaborative process includes a brainstorming session and up to two revision rounds, addressing character arcs, plot structure, themes, narrative voice, pacing, and consistency for fiction—or clarity, argument flow, and organization for nonfiction. Rayne will evaluate your manuscript’s strengths, identify plot holes or structural issues, and provide a detailed editorial plan with follow-up consultations to support your vision. As an adjunct professor at Northwest University and former editor for publications with 2.7 million annual circulation, Rayne brings professional expertise and genuine encouragement to every project. Full-length novels (70,000–120,000 words) typically take 4–8 weeks; novellas are completed in 1–2 weeks. Perfect for writers ready to elevate their work with experienced, compassionate feedback.