The inspiration for the agency name yinfluence stems from merging Emma's Chinese name '盈' (Yin - abundance or surplus) with the English word 'influence', aiming to blend her writing and editorial skills to uplift and influence emerging creatives.
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Emma understands the significance of aligning with someone who cherishes your creative vision. As an editor, Emma is committed to enhancing your writing, ensuring it resonates authentically with its purpose. Her feedback is clear and concise while offering constructive guidance on advancing to the next phase of your creative journey.
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Need an
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Structural Edit
A structural edit is like taking a profound journey into your story's heart. It's where we explore the grand elements of your tale: structure, plot and subplots, point of view and narration, characterisation, theme, and setting. Think of it as a skilled editor rolling up their sleeves and getting into the nitty-gritty of your story, all to make sure it creates an unforgettable reading adventure. A structural edit is the essential first step to shape your book into its best possible version.
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Query Letter and Synopsis Critique
Copyedit
Copy editing is like putting your writing under a magnifying glass, zooming in on the finer details of your sentences. It's usually the second step in the book editing journey–once you’ve got your story and structure all in place. During a copyedit, we examine the following points: spelling, grammar, punctuation, word choice, repetition ,syntax, style adherence and flow. The editor’s role is to pinpoint areas where your writing can shine brighter and to offer suggestions if we come across something that doesn’t quite click.
Writer Support
Sessions
While editing transforms and polishes a manuscript, proofreading serves as the ultimate quality check for the completed work. It's the detective work that sniffs out any lingering slip-ups, like typos that have sneaked in, awkward line breaks, formatting quirks that aren't playing nice, and design blunders that might have slipped through the cracks.
Think of it as the grand finale in the book editing process, just before your submission or publication.
Proofread
This service provides a supportive space for writers to discuss their concerns, challenges, and aspirations. It focuses on giving writers time to talk about their writing journey, offering guidance on overcoming obstacles, and providing encouragement.
The sessions aim to foster a nurturing environment where writers can share their experiences, gain insights, and receive emotional and professional support to help them progress in their writing endeavours.
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This service helps authors craft compelling query letters and synopses to attract literary agents or publishers. It includes reviewing and editing the query letter for structure, clarity, and impact, ensuring it is personalised, engaging, and professional.
The goal is to enhance the author's submission materials, making them polished and persuasive to increase the chances of securing representation or a publishing deal.
Deposit and Discounts
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A 40% deposit is required upon booking, along with the signing of a Letter of Agreement.
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10% discount for new clients.
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15% discount for returning clients.
Availability
Fully booked until February 2025.
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ABN: 77626842361
As I've been going through the manuscript, I've been consistently impressed by Emma's insights and suggestions. I'll definitely recommend her to other authors, and I hope to work with her again in the future.
From suggesting that I incorporate techniques like scene anchors and flashbacks to her commitment to bring the characters alive by advising me to give a heavier focus on working on my dialogues, Emma is one of a kind of editor. If there is anybody who can do the right thing in guiding your writing in the right direction, I would certainly recommend her…because there is as much gold in her editorial report as the comments she leave in the manuscript!
Anon (Agented Writer)
Emma organised an author event for me. She was professional, enthusiastic and an absolute delight. She was clear with her communication and efficient. I had a wonderful time and hope to get the chance to work with her again.
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Jason Penberth Rabold
I engaged Emma in proof and editing services for my picture books. She was always mindful of keeping my voice and vision in place. Her support during and after the process has been second to none. I look forward to working with Emma again.
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Emma Warrender
Emma’s words breathed life into my business. She possesses an impressive depth of knowledge and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into captivating copy. Emma has truly been an incredible journey!
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Felipe Sarria