As a member of the Florence Literary Society, you are invited to share what services you offer—or what support you’re seeking—in the world of writing. Whether you’d like to advertise your skills as an editor, beta reader, or translator, or you’re looking for someone to fill these roles, send us the details and we’ll post them. We hope this platform becomes a useful way for our community to connect and to help you find the resources you need!
Resources
Translation & Editing
Lori Hetherington offers professional Italian-English translation and editing services such as proofreading, copy and line editing, revision of texts written by non-native speakers, and translation evaluation. Contact by email (l.hetherington@tin.it) for information or a quote.
Manuscript Review
Jacqueline Tanzella offers manuscript review services, specializing in early drafts of poetry, short fiction and collections. My feedback centers on narrative arc, emotional coherence, pacing, and the clarity of storytelling. The goal is to help you see what’s working, what’s emerging, and where the piece can grow so that you can revise with greater intention and confidence. Please contact me for more information and a quote. Website: http://www.jacquelinetanzella.com. Email for a quote: jacqueline.tanzella@gmail.com
Seeking
Manuscript Editing
Diana Place is searching for someone to edit a manuscript. It is a novella approximately 150 pages/ 50,500 words. I am a new writer and this will be my debut novel. I am American and prefer someone who is American. The story is fun. It is about an American woman in Florence. Will offer payment. Contact by email essenceofitaly@att.net