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Freelance Editorial Services

I’m RM Davenport, an established author, editor, and journalist offering professional content editing and manuscript development services for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other creative work. My professional background encompasses literary publishing, journalism, transcription, and editorial development, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the writing process, from an initial draft through revision, manuscript assembly, and publication.

As Head Editor of Glass Knuckles Press, I oversee the editorial development and publication of creative work, including manuscript evaluation, content selection, and the coordination of larger publishing projects. My experience as a published author, with work appearing in literary magazines in the United States and internationally, also gives me firsthand insight into the submission, editorial review, and publication processes that writers navigate.

My editorial approach emphasizes the elements that make a manuscript effective: structure, pacing, organization, clarity, character development, narrative cohesion, and the consistency and strength of the author's voice. I work to understand each writer's creative intentions, identify the strengths of their work, and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback that supports meaningful revision without compromising their individual style or artistic vision.

My background in journalism and transcription has further strengthened my attention to detail, accuracy, language, and the organization of complex material. These skills inform my approach to both creative and nonfiction projects, particularly those requiring careful structural development and a clear, compelling narrative.

As a member of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA), I actively contribute to the literary community at both local and international levels. I have a particular interest in supporting emerging writers, independent authors, and those preparing manuscripts for submission, independent publication, or traditional publishing opportunities.

Whether you're developing a short story, refining a poetry collection, assembling a chapbook, revising a full-length manuscript, or preparing a nonfiction project for publication, I offer an attentive, collaborative editorial approach tailored to the needs of your work.

If you're seeking a professional editorial assessment or would like to discuss a project, I welcome inquiries.

RM Davenport Head Editor | Glass Knuckles Press Author • Editor • Journalist

Member, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance

www.glassknucklepress.com