Sheri Yutzy - Speculative Fiction Author

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Hi, I’m Sheri!

Welcome to Magic Forest Proofreading. You’ve found the place to put the final polish on your literary work.

If you’ve ever written anything for publication—even if it’s just a social media post—you know how easy it is to let little mistakes slip through.

I’m a certified graduate of Proofread Anywhere, which means I have completed extensive training to help me spot those little mistakes that any author can miss. I’ve always loved words and all that goes with them, and I would love to help you make yours shine.

I’m also an author whose flash fiction has been published in multiple magazines, both in print and online. I’ve written three full-length YA fantasy novels and am in the process of publication. I specialize in proofing speculative flash fiction, but also have experience with novellas and novels of all genres.

Working on traditional publication? As an author who has queried dozens of agents, I can help you make sure your proposal, query, and cover letter is as professional as possible. The first page may be all an agent or publisher will read–believe me, I know it counts.

I also have experience in these areas:

  • Short fiction, novellas, and novels of all genres
  • Queries and proposals
  • Newsletters
  • Graphics
  • Social media posts
  • Website texts
  • Billboard texts
  • Audio scripts

Let Magic Forest Proofreading partner with you so you can click “send” with confidence. Let’s make your writing shine!

 

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT MAGIC FOREST PROOFREADING:

“Your technical training is conspicuous and your eyes are calibrated with precision. Thank you for catching those many nuisance errors plaguing our final manuscript!”

-C. Anderson, Acorn Publishing

“Even after doing extensive research on my own, I still had questions about my query letter. Sheri gave me a thorough critique, helpful suggestions, and a proofread at the end of the process. I’m now confident I have a compelling and polished query to pique the interest of literary agents.”

-Kristen Bazen, thewriteending.com

 

ESSENTIAL PROOFREADING

I’ll look for all the tiny details to make sure that your text is clear of any distracting typos or errors. This is the final step in making sure your content is ready to show the world.

  • Spelling
  • Punctuation
  • Capitalization
  • Grammar
  • Word usage
  • Formatting
  • Layout

$9/1000 words or less

or

$.01 per word/1001 words or more

QUERY CRITIQUE

If you’re just starting the querying process, learning how to craft an irresistible query can feel impossible on your own. Believe me, I’ve tried! Even if you’re a query veteran and find yourself in a rut, another pair of critical eyes can give you the fresh start you need. With dozens of queries under my belt and experience having my own queries critiqued by professional editors and authors, I truly enjoy helping writers with this step in the process.

$15 per query critique

$20 per query critique and proofread package

 

Need help with something not listed? Just ask! If it’s words, I’d love to help.

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About Sheri

Here Goes Something New!

Hi, I'm Sheri Yutzy. I love forests under the night sky, trying new foods, and drinking Irish tea.
I'm married to a musician who looks good in black, mama to two toddlers who love to eat, and happy resident of a Cape Cod cottage in Ohio.
I write YA fantasy and am acquisitions editor at sparkflashfiction.com.
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One thing I love about Ohio yards: no matter where One thing I love about Ohio yards: no matter where I go, I can always find a little patch of whimsical greenery somewhere that whispers spring is here. My yard right now is strewn with little branches and dried plants from the flowerbeds and old, brown leaves. But soon the grass will grow tall and we’ll gather the branches and everything will be lush and green again.
Fairy tales always seem like a spring thing. The curses end in spring, the eggs hatch in spring, the weddings happen in spring. But I love to see the magic woven into each season, each so different, preparing the earth for the next phase.

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Enough bulbs budding 
And stretching their hearty arms
Like solid poems, fragrant poems
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Here’s what I mean. By the end of every week I’m ready to see my people, engage in my church community. And by the end of Sunday? I’m ready to be alone again. My kids usually are too, so they spend Monday playing pretend together and I lurk around catching up on housework, reading a book, and gazing out the window, enjoying my own inner silence. (It’s not super silent outside of me, but that’s okay.)
Monday is just lovely, because I’m filled up and rich with community, and I have a whole day to be home and ponder that fullness.
Yes, sometimes I want to be with adults after hearing children chatter all day, but most of the time their conversation is refreshing.

How do you find Mondays? Do you like to get started on the week, or would you like to stay in the weekend?
The wisteria is budding, and will soon be spreadin The wisteria is budding, and will soon be spreading its sunshine across the yard. Our bush was here when we moved and I’ve been so grateful for it. It blooms so early, the brightest thing around.
This weekend was a bit crazy. I did some new things, like make meatballs for a crowd, and juggle three Airbnb guests’ requests at once, and change a car key battery while away from home (thank God for the extra battery in the glove box) but here I am at Sunday afternoon, my time to take a look at the week before, and everything worked out.
I know it doesn’t always, but for today, I am grateful.

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