Polish Sci-Fi Character Arcs
Budget: £250 – £750 GBP
I’ve finished drafting a science-fiction / fantasy short story and now need a fresh editorial eye to strengthen the characters who drive the plot. The world-building feels solid, yet the protagonists still read a little flat and their motivations don’t quite land on the page. Your task is to correct, refine, and elevate every aspect of character development—goals, back-stories, voice, emotional beats—so that readers connect with them immediately.
The manuscript is under 8,000 words and currently lives in a Word document. I’ll share it with Track Changes enabled (Google Docs is fine too if you prefer). Aside from deep character work, feel free to flag any moments where the sci-fi logic or fantasy elements undercut believability; I want the personalities and the setting to support each other seamlessly.
Deliverables I need:
• An annotated file with inline comments that explain each change or suggestion
• A clean, ready-to-submit version reflecting all approved edits
• A brief critique (one page is enough) summarising character strengths, persistent issues, and any big-picture thoughts you might have on pacing or stakes
If you’re experienced in speculative fiction and enjoy digging into character arcs, you’ll be a perfect fit. Let’s make these heroes unforgettable.
The manuscript is under 8,000 words and currently lives in a Word document. I’ll share it with Track Changes enabled (Google Docs is fine too if you prefer). Aside from deep character work, feel free to flag any moments where the sci-fi logic or fantasy elements undercut believability; I want the personalities and the setting to support each other seamlessly.
Deliverables I need:
• An annotated file with inline comments that explain each change or suggestion
• A clean, ready-to-submit version reflecting all approved edits
• A brief critique (one page is enough) summarising character strengths, persistent issues, and any big-picture thoughts you might have on pacing or stakes
If you’re experienced in speculative fiction and enjoy digging into character arcs, you’ll be a perfect fit. Let’s make these heroes unforgettable.