“There might be a story down at the Gare du Nord.”
“Berlin,” he said, with a shake of his head...
What's this all about?
My historical short story Night Train to Berlin, has been be published in the genre anthology Coach's Midnight Diner I'm thrilled to be a part of the first issue of this great new anthology.
Night Train to Berlin Just prior to World War II, a reporter-turned-spy is assigned to follow a beautiful woman in order to discover her connection to the Nazis. But is she what she appears?
Maybe someday I will turn this short story into a novel.
Since I love to research and I'm a big picture kind of person, I thought I'd offer the followingservices to writers, editors, and agents:
1. Fact-Checking/Research
Research to fact-check history, geographical locations, and other miscellaneous manuscript elements.
2. Fiction manuscript evaluation and critique
Premise Opening hook Pacing and flow Point of view Scene construction Narrative elements Integrating the five senses Setting Characterization Plausibility Conflict Plots and sub-plots Satisfying endings Author voice
3. Fiction manuscript evaluationwithout critique:
Theme
Premise
Plot
Services I do not provide:
Line/Grammar editing
(I will be glad to refer you to a line/grammar editor.)
What you will receive:
My overall evaluation of the manuscript, plus a detailed, page-by-page critique.
Short stories and creative non-fiction will be considered for evaluation and critique.
All research projects will be considered, regardless of page length.
50 page minimum for evaluation/critique, and 100-page minimum for evaluation only.
For further information: suzan@suzanrobertson.com
As a writer friend said here, I am a "big picture" person. I will review your manuscript as a whole and tell you if the elements all come together for a "full" reading experience. If you want someone to suggest "action" verbs or correct your sentences, I'm not that person, although I might make those types of suggestions from time to time. If you are looking for a "big name" author to assist you, I am not that person. What I offer you is a fresh perspective, even if you are in a critique group. I won't try to make you change your manuscript according to MY tastes. I will offer objective, constructive criticism that you may choose to implement or not.
Many writers adore writing, but dislike doing the research. I'm one of those writers who love to do both. I'm a critical thinker, and I enjoy digging deep. If I can help you, please contact me.
I grew up around NYC and often hung out in seedy diners and scribbled story ideas on coffee-stained paper napkins. Now I write in an imaginary café where my muses emerge from the shadows to whisper tales of resistance, freedom, and love. I adore strong coffee, speculating about the future, a good conspiracy, and world history. I'm not trying to get you to think like me. I'm trying to get you to think.
My dossier:
Suzan Robertson
I've published short works of both fiction and nonfiction. I'm currently working on a speculative fiction novel.
"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair; and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater." - Tolkien
“There might be a story down at the Gare du Nord.”
