Ridiculously Detailed, Seriously Custom, No Bullshit Manuscript Critiques and Developmental Editing

"Raises your game every time."

Bucket is a phenomenally gifted developmental editor. Her incisive eye is particularly helpful in illuminating gaps in your character development and areas of improvement in your plot. She brings a deep knowledge of literary techniques and a rich toolbox of narrative strategies to her editorial task. Your manuscript will be immeasurably improved by your work with this editor. The Literary Architect raises your game every time.

— Ned Hayes, bestselling author of The Eagle Tree

"Her feedback was absolutely spot-on."

I’ve worked with Bucket on two occasions, and her feedback on my writing was absolutely spot-on. She provided me with a comprehensive evaluation of the piece, taking the time to articulate the strengths as well as the places where questions still lingered. My first piece was published in late 2014; the second was accepted shortly thereafter.

— Warren Read, award-winning author of Ash Falls

"What did I get out of working with Bucket? A polished story and a happy author (me)!"

— Tatyana Firsova, writer

"I love the way she hones in on the emotional center of the story."

After working with Bucket, I felt more in touch with the important layers of my story and my characters emotional lives. I was able to move away from distractions and into meaningful drama. I love the way she hones in on the emotional center of the story and goes from there. I'd recommend her services anyone who's having trouble developing a story concept and/or untangling a storyline they are struggling with.

— Dov Zeller, author of Itche & Are

“A copilot to my creative process.”

As a writer who frequently gives up on projects halfway through, I’ve been looking for someone like Bucket for a long time. I came to her with nothing more than a vague idea of the story I wanted to tell; with her help, I had a completed screenplay, ready for production, in a matter of months. She is an intelligent and skillful writer herself, and was able to act as a sort of copilot to my creative process. With her help I was able untangle and understand the mess of ideas in my head, and turn them into the tightest and most nuanced screenplay I have ever written.

Galen Hutchison, Filmmaker, Screenwriter

“Bucket’s process is totally unique."

Before hiring Bucket, I had stopped writing because I felt too overwhelmed with what wasn't working. As a passionate writer with very little literary training, I knew I needed some guidance but hated the idea of someone slashing through my unfinished manuscript and telling me why my unconventional story would never sell. Bucket immediately picked up on the problem areas I had sensed, and affirmed the strength of the juicy spots I liked best. Her process is totally unique, and her feedback is incredibly on-point and personalized. She returned my manuscript with a goldmine of observations about how I could tell the story I set out to tell, in a way that would connect with readers.

Devon Lang, writer

“The Literary Architect gave me a new direction when I hit a wall."

The Literary Architect gave me a new direction and passion for my novel-in-progress when I felt I’d hit a wall. Bucket immediately dove into the world of my story, closely examining my plot, characters, and theme, and brought a fresh, positive perspective to my work. Now I have a better focus for revision, and a deeper understanding of my own writing than ever before.

Kim Gryphon, writer