Welcome to The Real Writer

   "The real writer is one who really writes."

--Marge Piercy , from her poem

"For the Young Who Want To"

 

The Real Writer is manuscript editor, writer, instructor, and small press editor Chris Stewart--me!

I guide and support writers as they pursue their creative goals, debunking myths and illusions as necessary, while honoring the unique vision and voice of my editing clients, students, and writers who submit to Del Sol Press.

On this website you'll find tips, tools, exercises, resources (writing craft, how to pitch, query, conferences to attend), as well as posts about the writing life, my writing life, and testimonials from editing clients. 

Here are some links to get you started:

Editing & Critique Services (no b.s. about your ms!)

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YouTube: The Real Writer - hacks/prompts/inspiration for writers & Tarot for Writers (monthly tarot readings for writers and private tarot readings in the form of poems--or general readings for writers, their manuscripts, characters.)

About me (personal and professional)

How to book my editing and critique services: 

If you've checked out my editing and critique services  via the link above and would like to discuss your project, fill out the form below.  

Technology doesn't always work as we would wish, so if you don't hear from me within 72 hours, forward the confirmation email with your form details to: therealwriter@gmail.com. 

 

 

EDITING/CRITIQUE SERVICES QUERY  *means required field

**PLEASE NOTE: there will not be a "thanks for submitting" message, only a redirect notice.**

 

E-mail Address: *

Your name? *

Type of manuscript? * Fiction - Novel Fiction - Short Story Collection or Novel in Stories Creative Nonfiction - ex. Memoir, Personal Narrative, Essays Nonfiction - ex. Biography, Self Help, How To Poetry Collection

If prose, what is the double-spaced page count of your book? Enter N/A if not applicable. *

If poetry, what is the page count of your collection? Enter N/A if not applicable. *

If prose, what is your genre? *

What service are you looking for? * Developmental Edit Developmental Edit Plus Critique Read and Critique

Is the work complete and ready for editing? * Yes No

What is your anticipated start date? *

Do you have an agent? * Yes No

Can you share a 500 word description of the work: Prose should be a synopsis. Poetry should discuss main themes, structure, voice, form, etc.

Any questions or details you would like to add?

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