My Services
How Can I Help You Today?
How Can I Help You Today?
What it is: I guide you through the science your scene or plot needs, in line with what your audience will expect. I won't write your scenes for you, but I'll advise on how to present the science so readers can follow it, and suggest changes if your original plan doesn't work. I can also do the research for you.
How it works: One-on-one voice-only meetings (Skype, Zoom, or your choice) up to twice a week, 1–2 hours each. There's no fixed number of meetings; it depends on your project. For already-written work there's a first read-through fee.
Narrative fiction only. No journalistic, academic or workplace documents, or schoolwork.
What it is: Almost like a proofread, but specifically for the STEM-related aspects of your manuscript. You make the corrections; I point out errors and inconsistencies.
How it works: I read with a critical eye and mark science errors using Track Changes in Microsoft Word, with notes explaining why and quick suggestions. Best for manuscripts that have had at least some editing. If you need more help afterward, you can upgrade to a consultation and the read-through fee is waived.
Narrative fiction only.
What it is: Reach a new market, or get certified translations for official proceedings. I'm a native Latin American Spanish speaker, fluent in English, and certified by CTP in the English–Spanish pair.
How it works: Only finished, edited and proofread texts. You give me a word count, we agree a completion time, then you send the full document. Novels can take weeks or months. The result is a first draft in the target language and should be edited and proofread by someone else before publication.
Non-narrative documents are handled case by case. I don't translate technical legal or healthcare documents, or STEM fields outside my knowledge.
What it is: A big-picture look at structure, pacing, characters, worldbuilding, voice, dialogue, tension and plot holes. Revisions afterward are usually heavy, but can elevate your idea to its full potential.
How it works: Send a Word document. I return a PDF feedback report (usually 10–25 pages) with a chapter-by-chapter breakdown and suggestions, plus your manuscript with minimal teaching-example comments (no line-level editing).
What it is: The final polish: a fresh pair of eyes to catch typos, missing articles, agreement errors and other small mistakes before publication.
How it works: I correct small errors and comment on anything unclear, using Track Changes in Word. Meant as the very last editing step, not for fixing character, plot or style issues.
I aim for a 95% minimum error catch rate, but no proofreader catches everything. Two rounds, ideally from different proofreaders, is recommended. Non-narrative documents are handled case by case, without science revisions.
What it is: Early, honest reader feedback on what worked and what didn't, with the reliability and confidentiality that free beta readers can't always guarantee.
How it works: Send your manuscript (a PDF is fine). I return a PDF feedback report (usually 2–5 pages) on readability, concept, worldbuilding, plot, characters, dialogue and more, with positives, negatives and suggested next steps. No comments are made on the document itself.
Once you've made your choice, or if you have any questions: Contact me
Freaking Narnia does not sell or offer material goods; only editorial and consulting services are provided. As such, we do not conduct any business through physical mail. All exchange of data, including manuscripts and any documents generated as a product of science consulting, proofreading, and beta reading, is done electronically, in most cases via email. Freaking Narnia does not offer returns of material goods of any kind, including items physically mailed to us.
Completion dates and deadlines for all projects will be agreed upon with the client before the start of work, also via email. For any email inquiries, we will try our hardest to get back to you within 24 hours, but please afford a maximum of 72 hours for a response. If you have not heard back from us in over 72 hours, feel free to reach out again.
Any payments received are non-refundable. A project may be terminated at any time, and payment will only be required for work already completed up to the date of termination. All work completed prior to termination of service must be paid at the agreed-upon rate. Any completed work shall be delivered upon payment. Deposits are non-refundable.