Currently open to submissions.

Working for 10 years as a literary agent, I placed novels and non-fiction projects at each of the Big 5 publishing houses. My favorite part of the job was editing, making a manuscript the highest quality version of itself. I love developing characters and stories, discussing plot, slashing what doesn’t belong and polishing what remains.

For a manuscript consultation, we’ll start with a call to go over your book and what sort of feedback you’re looking for. Then I’ll read the manuscript, adding margin commentary the second time, and I’ll write you a feedback letter of my overall thoughts. We finish with a follow-up call to go over the notes and any of your final questions.

Rates start at $1.5k for a novel up to 80,000 words, or for non-fiction, a completed book proposal.

If you’re interested, for novelists, you can send your first chapter, a summary of your book, and word count to timely hand claps at g mail dot com (no spaces). For non-fiction, please send the overview of your book and a sample chapter.

Testimonials:

“Christopher was instrumental in helping me edit my book proposal for 50 Pies, 50 States. He helped me fine tune my thoughts while keeping the prose in my voice. He is the kind of editor that is a dream to work with. His edits are clear thoughtful and catered to the person he is working with.” – Stacey Mei Yan Fong, author of 50 Pies, 50 States, featured on Good Morning America and Watch What Happens Live

“Christopher is one of the most patient and wise people in the publishing business. Not only does he understand the nuances of crafting a competent manuscript, but he also knows how to take chances on complex and risky projects. My career as a writer of books literally wouldn’t exist without him.” — Ryan Britt, critically acclaimed author of Phasers on Stun!, The Spice Must Flow and Luke Skywalker Can’t Read