Adam has been doing this work for over a decade and has served as the developmental editor for dozens of books that have now been published. Editing is a true passion of his - he always find that there is something magical about helping another artist bring their work to its full potential. Adam is available on a freelance basis and offers a variety of editing services. He will consider manuscripts of all types (fiction of all genres, non-fiction, poetry).

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Editing Services Offered

This is a sampling of the types of editing work that Adam is open to doing. If one of these options meets your needs, fill out the form below to provide some info so that Adam can see if he’s a good fit for the job and give you a personalized price quote.

Looking for something that doesn’t quite fit these categories? No problem! Just email directly (adam.al.sirgany@gmail.com) and let Adam know what you have in mind!

  • This is your old-fashioned, industry-standard developmental edit. Adam will read your book and provide large-scale suggestions for improvements. You’ll get a 2-page letter with his feedback and then meet via Zoom to further discuss (one meeting included).

    $850 - $1500

  • This is a far more collaborative and comprehensive approach than your typical dev edit, but it’s what Adam & his authors usually prefer. You’ll meet with Adam weekly to discuss 1-2 chapters of your book in detail, with notes on that material provided by Adam ahead of time. Also includes guidance about next steps for getting your work published.

    $2000 - $4000

  • Inspired by Rick Rubin’s approach as a music producer and informed by Adam’s experiences with previous authors, this is an intensive approach to really connecting with an author’s creative potential and helping shape their work to its highest form. You’ll decide on a mutually agreeable time & place to meet with Adam for ~3 days, retreat-style. The goal is to quickly build a rapport with one another, in an environment that helps you feel relaxed & focused, and then go all-in editing your entire manuscript together on the spot. Includes guidance about next steps for publication & marketing your book.

    $3000 - $5000 plus your travel & lodging expenses (Adam covers his own)

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  • "Adam didn't just improve my books—he made me a better writer. After three novels together, I hear his editing voice guiding every draft. It’s almost like cheating."

    — Stephen G. Eoannou, author of The Nicholas Bishop Mystery Series

  • "As a writer, it is a true gift to work with an editor who both respects the author's vision and has the skills to make a book better. That's Adam. He understands the nuance of each manuscript, preserving voice and author intent while also positioning a project for success in the contemporary publishing landscape. I trust him unequivocally."

    —Wendy J. Fox, author of The Last Supper and Colorado Book Award winner What If We Were Somewhere Else