Prose without Thorns
EDITING | EVALUATIONS | CONSULTATIONS
MY SERVICES
Developmental Editing
I solidify your story’s foundation—its plot, characters, structure, and world building.
Content Editing
I analyze your nonfiction book’s premise and how you present, organize, and support it.
Line + Copy Editing
I ensure the clarity and grammatical correctness of your project.
Copy Editing
I eliminate errors, typos, and other pesky copy-level mistakes.
Sensitivity Reading
I provide feedback on areas of concern or that need a special eye.
Manuscript Evaluation
I assess genre alignment and which core areas of your manuscript need revising.
Poetry Editing
I assess your work to enhance and support your vision and creativity.
Project Consultation
I help you create a plan for getting to the next phase of your writing project.
GENRES SERVICED:
Romance | Urban Fiction | Fantasy | Young Adult
Christian/Inspirational | Self-Help/Personal Development
Memoir | (Auto)Biography | Marriage/Relationships
(and more)
Welcome!
I am Denise Leora Madre, a wife, mother, and MeMa with a degree in English, a mild addiction to Pride and Prejudice fanfiction, and a passion for writing.
Armed with a decade of experience and the Oxford comma, I founded Prose without Thorns to help rising and returning authors uncover their best work. I offer editing services, sensitivity reading, and project consultations to ensure your vision comes to life on the page.
I have worked on more than one hundred writing projects and would be delighted to learn about yours. Complete the Client Questionnaire or send me a message to get started!
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT!