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Victoria founded Blue Pen on one simple principal:
​Treat each manuscript as I would like my own to be treated.

Our Priorities: Your Book & Your Writing Career

The Blue Pen editing philosophy is based on the central goal of developing the best possible manuscripts while supporting each author's career. At Blue Pen, we strive to help authors reach all of their writing goals, from a strong story to smooth prose to a gogeous book on shelves.

Honest, Straightforward Feedback

​​We won't sugarcoat things. An editor's job is to view the work objectively and help you understand ways to create the strongest version of your book.

After all, that's what you're hiring us for. We will never suggest anything less than what is best for the work. And we will make sure that you understand exactly what we recommend, why we believe it is best for the manuscript, and actionable options for implementing feedback.

Careful and Conscientious Editing​

Your manuscript is your baby. You've put in endless hours. You've dreamed about your characters and reminisced about their pasts. You have stories about them that never made it to the page, and your work can feel like an extension of yourself.

That's why we tell you the positives too. We won't hide our excitement when we run across a sparkling gem of a sentence. We will always prioritize the best interest of your manuscript, and we will never make changes for the sake of making changes.

While we prioritize honesty, we also work to encourage each author. Your editorial experience should be positive and should fuel your excitement and passion for your work.

Fostering the Author's Vision

Before each edit, we work to develop a clear sense of the author's vision and goals. Editing should highlight your unique voice and style, rather than suppressing it. We will never push any personal agenda on your work. We maintain open lines of communication and strive to ensure your comfort and confidence during each stage of the process.

Growing in the Craft

The editing process is about strengthening your manuscript, but it's also about learning and becoming a better writer. You will have opportunities to ask questions and study the edits. Applying that new knowledge as you move forward will help ensure your next book is even better.

​There is no better feeling than returning a manuscript to its author, knowing that it is improved. At Blue Pen, we have been privileged to work with incredibly talented writers and we take immense pride in being part of their books' journeys. For us, the author-editor relationship does not end when the final edits are complete. We are always available to provide advice and to support your writing career in whatever way we can.

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