Third House Editorial

Speculative Fiction Beta Reading + Developmental Editing

Welcome to Third House, a way station for stories that transport us from the familiar to the fantastic, the ordinary to the arcane, the knowns of today to the possibilities of tomorrow.

Whether you’re feeling stuck with your current draft or getting ready to hit submit, I’m here to help. Think of what I do as beta reading plus—one part beta read, one part developmental edit.

Not only do I provide in-line comments and live reactions to help you understand how your story is landing with a target reader, but also thoughtful, big-picture feedback around what is and isn’t working.

I know trusting your work with someone new can feel like a lot, especially when there’s a financial investment involved, which is why I like to start small and make sure we’re a good match.

Check out my wish list and services to learn more.

Reading Wish List

While I’m open to all kinds of fiction, I’m best suited to help you with:

✦ Speculative fiction

✦ Older YA, new adult, or adult

✦ Commercial or upmarket

Some of my all-time favorite stories include:

✦ Magic systems

✦ Ensemble casts (including multi-POV)

✦ Diverse characters

✦ Slow-burn romantic sub-plots (including enemies/rivals to lovers)

✦ Political conspiracies and/or revolutions

✦ Less common mythical creatures

✦ Unique retellings

I am not a good fit for:

● Stories that promote, excuse, or romanticize violence, abuse, discrimination, or hate

● Stories written, in-part or in-full, by AI

● Gratuitous gore or body horror

● Erotica

● Fan fiction

When in doubt, content warnings are always appreciated!