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Client Testimonials
“As I finalized my book proposal for Sanctified: A Memoir, Mary’s absolute enthusiasm for my project was profound. After reading the document, she wowed me with her sharp fiction writer’s eye, spot on instincts for nonfiction and nurturing telephone and Skype sessions all crafted to get the proposal to the next level. She spent many hours far beyond what I had expected. Her feedback pushed me in the same direction some of the best New York literary agents I know. I cannot say enough good thi…
Mary, I just want to thank you again for your amazing work. I hoped your work would be good but it is absolutely amazing! I am so excited reading my manuscript. It feels like I’m reading it for the first time. Your feedback and suggestions are super! I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was I wanted to live out my thoughts and fantasies through my writing. You turned it into something wonderful. Thanks again Mary. I will be back soon for help with a cover design and editing for my second…
Mary was instrumental in making my words come to life and helping me pick the perfect cover design. Because of her I was able to create my first urban literature book. Being a first time writer. She was very patient and guided me through the nuances of writing a book. I was very impressed how she took my words and created magic.
Thomas Davenport
I have had the pleasure of hiring Mary on a few writing projects and the outcome has always been absolutely amazing ! I pride myself on being an excellent writer and marketer, but every time I reach out to Mary for help, she always seems to present something to me that I had never thought of before. Mary has proven to be an indispensable asset to my career. She has a way of making you feel as though she is your very own personal writer/ editor even after her initial work is done, due to her cont…
Working with Mary McBeth was quite the editing experience. If you are looking for an editor that will be honest with their critique and one with an eye for excellence, Mary should be your editor of choice. She was able to give my novel, Casualty (available on Lulu.com), a good polish without disturbing the content or voice on the story. If anything Mary enhanced areas that needed to be refined and lifted voices that needed to be heard louder.
Mary’s editing style goes beyond the pen. She engag…
I highly recommend Mary McBeth the Urban Fiction Editor. She is very easy to work with and she knows her stuff. She edited my work and talked to me about it. As a science fiction writer it was pleasure to work with an editor who understands multiple genres. Jeff Carroll
“Working with Mary McBeth and UrbanFictionEditor.com on my novel: The Root Worker – The Virgin Mary – and the Unstoppable Margaret Johnson was a literary boot camp. I presented my out of shape pages to Mary and she made me run laps, kick higher, lift more, drop and give her twenty and twenty more.
Mary immediately recognized my voice as a writer. This invaluable skill allowed her to push me and for me to accept the direction in which she pushed. If you are looking for a book editing service that…
Endorsement: The Urban Fiction Editor (UFE) provided professional services for a Queen V Publishing client. The attention to detail and quick turn around has earned UFE an exclusive place as a Queen V Publishing recommended editor. – Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, owner of http://www.QueenVPublishing.com
I came to you, just as I had the rest of the urban fiction editors I’d searched for online—green to the literary world and equipped with an unpolished manuscript. I expressed my nervousness about sharing my untold story to the rest of the world and your reassuring tone gave me comfort to do so. The authenticity in your words was riveting to my soul. Without ever discussing business, we were able to speak for hours about a shared passion, to break the negative denotation that most corr…
I just wanted to let you know that Donald and I feel, that you are a God send and that it was nothing but God that directed me to your website. We are pleased with your performance, you are a woman of integrity and you stand behind your work. We are excited and, happy to have meet you. Your work is very professional and we couldn’t be more pleased with your performance thus far. Thank you!
At a time when I desperately needed a great editor, faith stepped in and brought Mary into my life. I like to think that writers tell great stories. But editors are the ones who step in to make the story into a good book and this is exactly what working with Mary does. She is wonderful as an editor, motivator and exactly what a writer like me needed. I can’t wait to work with her on my next project.
Yes, your work is truly outstanding, your mind is golden and I can feel the power you have in changing people stories into a winner…. i love the way you edit….I went back and reread your notes, you are phenomenal. Stay uplifted Queen.
I highly recommend using Urban Fiction Editor for all of your editing needs. As an author and owner of a publishing company, Urban Fiction Editor not only met, but exceeded my expectations. The thoroughness and quality of service that was delivered helped ensure that my book was of the highest caliber and I am so pleased. The quick turnaround time also enabled me to meet my publishing deadlines. All this, delivered to me at a reasonable price! Whether you are a self-publisher or an author loo…
It is my pleasure to openly thank my editor/mentor Mary McBeth. She puts forth well in excess of the price of the paid work by providing priceless advice, attention, support and her knowledge of the business. Without any doubt she has also been a constant motivator and I can’t wait to resume/continue with “our” next projects. We have more work to do. Thank you for everything.
Urban Editing Services
$1.99-$5.99 /page
Affordable editing services specializing in the Urban vernacular.
- Line Editing
- Content Editing
- Developmental Editing
- Proofreading/Copy Editing
- Payment Plans Available
Manuscript Evaluation
$295.00 /manuscript
Highly recommended for new authors, an evaluation of this type will let you know if there are major structural or content issues with your manuscript upfront, before you spend the money for copy editing or start sending manuscripts to publishers. Find out exactly what your novel needs to make the best presentation possible.
Book Reviews
$295.00 /book
We review self-published & traditional e-books, on-demand books, printed books in any format
- Honest & Detailed Professional Editorial Book Review
- For Amazon or Back of the Book placement
Professional Editing BEFORE You Submit or Publish
You’ve spent months to years pouring your heart and soul out into your Urban Fiction Book and complete it only to find out it requires a little more work. What you need now is a trained set of eyes to see the errors you no longer can and to smooth out the rough edges. This is where I come in!
My urban writers’ book editing services are vital to ensuring that you make your best first impression with every reader. I’ll take your story from good to great by editing for grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as ensure continuity of ideas, flow of thoughts and general cohesion of your writing. Of course, I ALWAYS maintain your artistic voice and style throughout the book! All at a reasonable editing fee!
I know Literature, AND I know Urban Literature.
I am deeply devoted to elevating the genre by producing work that meets the highest standards of grammar while remaining true to the authentic street language of urban characters. I am knowledgeable in the language styles of many different areas, sometimes known as a dialect. For example, an urban character from Brooklyn would speak completely differently from an urban character from Atlanta, Miami or LA!
Competent wordsmithing AND street credibility are vital for the Urban Fiction genre to flourish and evolve and be given its proper place in American Literature.
The reason is simple. Urban Literature is history in the making. Just like with Hip Hop music 30 years ago, the works being produced right now will one day be classics as the genre goes more mainstream, and as new styles and new writers’ voices emerge onto the scene.
That said, I operate as a muse as much as an editor. My goal is to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative, so your ideas flow smoothly and clearly. I make use of my marketing experience as much as my literary and Urban backgrounds to make your writing stand out in the way that you envision.
I don’t just edit your manuscript. I work hard to help you grow as a writer and to see your career evolve as an author.
Clear communication is vital, on the page and off. I help you ask yourself the big and small questions that will affect your manuscript now and your career for years to come.
If you want a co-partner who will dress, prune and otherwise obsess over your novel the way you do, and you have a couple of weeks for this process to unfold, then by all means contact me today.
Testimonials
Wow!! I am impressed. Thank you for the notes also. I really would like to work more with you. I’m still working on AWH2, but I should be finished soon. Please look to hear from me soon. *It is so true…You get what you pay for!
Mary was instrumental in making my words come to life and helping me pick the perfect cover design. Because of her I was able to create my first urban literature book. Being a first time writer. She was very patient and guided me through the nuances of writing a book. I was very impressed how she took my words and created magic.
Thomas Davenport
Through my consultation from Mary McBeth, I have been transformed from a writer into a full fledged artist. Her uncanny ability to connect to me and my work is represented two fold: by her affirmation of my vision as well as the customized plan for me of the promotion and marketing of my book. After just one week of implementation I have already received some great feedback as well as sold more books then I did all year! If it had not been for Mary and her much needed ‘realness’, my book and…
I just wanted to let you know that Donald and I feel, that you are a God send and that it was nothing but God that directed me to your website. We are pleased with your performance, you are a woman of integrity and you stand behind your work. We are excited and, happy to have meet you. Your work is very professional and we couldn’t be more pleased with your performance thus far. Thank you!
“Working with Mary McBeth and UrbanFictionEditor.com on my novel: The Root Worker – The Virgin Mary – and the Unstoppable Margaret Johnson was a literary boot camp. I presented my out of shape pages to Mary and she made me run laps, kick higher, lift more, drop and give her twenty and twenty more.
Mary immediately recognized my voice as a writer. This invaluable skill allowed her to push me and for me to accept the direction in which she pushed. If you are looking for a book editing service that…
I came to you, just as I had the rest of the urban fiction editors I’d searched for online—green to the literary world and equipped with an unpolished manuscript. I expressed my nervousness about sharing my untold story to the rest of the world and your reassuring tone gave me comfort to do so. The authenticity in your words was riveting to my soul. Without ever discussing business, we were able to speak for hours about a shared passion, to break the negative denotation that most corr…
I have had the pleasure of hiring Mary on a few writing projects and the outcome has always been absolutely amazing ! I pride myself on being an excellent writer and marketer, but every time I reach out to Mary for help, she always seems to present something to me that I had never thought of before. Mary has proven to be an indispensable asset to my career. She has a way of making you feel as though she is your very own personal writer/ editor even after her initial work is done, due to her cont…
Mary, I just want to thank you again for your amazing work. I hoped your work would be good but it is absolutely amazing! I am so excited reading my manuscript. It feels like I’m reading it for the first time. Your feedback and suggestions are super! I had no idea what I was doing. All I knew was I wanted to live out my thoughts and fantasies through my writing. You turned it into something wonderful. Thanks again Mary. I will be back soon for help with a cover design and editing for my second…
At a time when I desperately needed a great editor, faith stepped in and brought Mary into my life. I like to think that writers tell great stories. But editors are the ones who step in to make the story into a good book and this is exactly what working with Mary does. She is wonderful as an editor, motivator and exactly what a writer like me needed. I can’t wait to work with her on my next project.
“As I finalized my book proposal for Sanctified: A Memoir, Mary’s absolute enthusiasm for my project was profound. After reading the document, she wowed me with her sharp fiction writer’s eye, spot on instincts for nonfiction and nurturing telephone and Skype sessions all crafted to get the proposal to the next level. She spent many hours far beyond what I had expected. Her feedback pushed me in the same direction some of the best New York literary agents I know. I cannot say enough good thi…
I offer:
- Free Consultations.
- Valuable Marketing Advice and Services.
- Flexible payment plans and free one-page sample edits.
- Five tiers of editing services to meet the needs of any author.
- Discreet discount services to approved Urban Fiction publishers.
- In addition to editing services, I work with award-winning graphic designers to develop an eye-catching page layout, cover and webpage for your book.