I’m a professional book and screenplay editor and National Bestselling novelist with over twenty years experience in publishing and feature film/television development. As a patient, understanding and thoughtful editor, I’ll work closely with you to get your novel, memoir or screenplay into its best shape whether you submit to literary or film agents, editors at publishing houses, film producers or go the small press or self-publishing route.

My specialties include: commercial fiction, thrillers, mysteries, women’s fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, memoir, and screenplays. I offer thorough, constructive critiques, developmental editing, line editing, advice on the material’s commercial potential, help with your query letter as well as agent referrals when appropriate.

Fix Your Book - Marlene Adelstein

Some writers have agents in place but their manuscripts are getting rejected and they don’t know why. Others are in search of an agent and are getting close but need help. And first time authors are not sure how to maneuver through the challenging and changing world of publishing. I can help.

My authors have gone on to get agents and publish with mainstream houses and small independent presses while others are deciding to self-publish. Whatever your goals are, let’s talk to see how I best can help you.

Contact me to arrange a free phone consultation to discuss your particular project and needs.

Services Offered

Developmental Book Editing

– thorough, constructive manuscript evaluation covering the “big-picture” issues: story structure, plot, point of view, character and scene development, pacing, suspense, dialogue, commercial potential.

Publishing Consultations

– phone call or in-person meeting to help you maneuver the steps to publication from query letter to agent list; small press, self publishing, and marketing advice and tips.

Screenplay Editing

– a critique and suggestions to strengthen your screenplay dealing with all aspects of plot, pacing, character and scene development.

Notable Titles

I’m a professional book and screenplay editor and National Bestselling novelist with over twenty years experience in publishing and feature film/television development. As a patient, understanding and thoughtful editor, I’ll work closely with you to get your novel, memoir or screenplay into its best shape whether you submit to literary or film agents, editors at publishing houses, film producers or go the small press or self-publishing route.

My specialties include:

  • commercial fiction
  • memoir
  • thrillers
  • mysteries
  • women’s fiction
  • literary fiction
  • historical fiction and
  • screenplays

I offer thorough, constructive critiques, developmental editing, line editing, advice on the material’s commercial potential, help with your query letter as well as agent referrals when appropriate.
Fix Your Book - Marlene Adelstein
Some writers have agents in place but their manuscripts are getting rejected and they don’t know why. Others are in search of an agent and are getting close but need help. And first time authors are not sure how to maneuver through the challenging and changing world of publishing. I can help.

My authors have gone on to get agents and publish with mainstream houses and small independent presses while others are deciding to self-publish. Whatever your goals are, let’s talk to see how I best can help you.

Contact me to arrange a free phone consultation to discuss your particular project and needs.

Services Offered

Developmental Book Editing

– thorough, constructive manuscript evaluation covering the “big-picture” issues: story structure, plot, point of view, character and scene development, pacing, suspense, dialogue, commercial potential.

Publishing Consultations

– phone call or in-person meeting to help you maneuver the steps to publication from query letter to agent list; small press, self publishing, and marketing advice and tips.

Screenplay Editing

– a critique and suggestions to strengthen your screenplay dealing with all aspects of plot, pacing, character and scene development

Notable Titles