Fight for Your Fairytale

by getting it on the page….

Editing services designed to help your story shine!

None of the stories that inspire us, move us to tears, or change the course of our real lives were written in a day or all alone. They were mined from the heart of their writer, nurtured by a team of believers, and sculpted by a talented editorial squad. No journey is meant to be taken alone, and that’s where I come in!

My motto is “Fight for your fairytale; it does exist” and that is exactly the attitude I will apply when I help you with your story. I want to see YOUR vision come to life on the page. I will fight to see it come to fruition alongside you. I will guide you when the mountain is steep. I will cheer for you from start to finish. You don’t walk alone because WARRIORS WALK TOGETHER.

Hi, I’m Colleen!

I’m a Chicago-based writer, screenwriter, and developmental editor. I specialize in all types of fantasy—epic, romantic, YA, and MORE! I love unique protagonists, brooding villians, vast world-building, complicated magic systems, and slow burn romance!

Credentials / Recognitions:

  • MFA in Screenwriting from DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts

  • BA in Communications and Digital Media with emphases in Marketing and Film from Carthage College

  • 10+ years of experience in story development, script writing, and content creation for international brands

  • 3+ years of experience in developmental editing for novels and screenplays

  • Currently pursuing advanced editing certifications and courses from:

    • Poynter ACES (Certificate in Editing)

    • Editorial Freelancers Association

As a collegiately-trained story analyst, I have assisted my MFA cohort on everything from sci-fi and horror to contemporary dramas and comedies. If you love my vibe, but I don’t specialize in your genre, don’t hesitate to reach out. If it’s the right project and we are a great fit, I am happy to help writers from any genre! If I don’t feel my skills are suited to your story, I have many amazing, qualified editors to refer you to!

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Editing Services to fit your medium, needs, & budget!

If my services don’t exactly match the support that you are looking for, we can discuss a customized option with appropriately adjusted fees.

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Novel Offerings:

My Story Needs a BIG SISTER

The All Hands on Deck - Deep Dive Edit

When you need someone to hold your hand, support you, and give you hyper-specific and constructively critical feedback, then you are in need of a full developmental edit.

Just like a big sister, I will love on your story and also point out all its potential flaws! This service will evaluate your story from a full draft of your manuscript.

Explore A Comprehensive Developmental Edit

Book Warriors Walk Together

A Dev Edit for Indie Authors on a Budget!

Often when you are starting out you need a developmental edit more than ever! This is my offering to help debut or indue authors on a budget.

This service will evaluate your story from a full draft of your manuscript and provide you light constructive feedback on all the topics from my full developmental edit to give you great tactics for moving into your next round of edits.

Explore A Foundational Developmental edit

Just Getting Started?

I’m Going On An Adventure

Manuscript Development Notes

Want to know you are on the right track BEFORE you set off on the adventure of writing your book?

This service will evaluate your story from development documents such as an outline. If you would like guidance on which development documents to prepare, I have templates to offer you to work with.

Explore Manuscript Development Notes

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Screenplay Offerings:

The Dragon’s Eye Review

Screenplay Coverage

Completed your screenplay draft and want a set of quality notes before you proceed to the next round of edits?

This service will evaluate your story from a fully completed screenplay.

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Welcome to the Storyforge

Screenplay Development Notes

Want to know you are on the right track BEFORE you set off on the adventure of your writing your screenplay?

This service will evaluate your story from a development document such as a pitch deck, treatment, or outline. If you would like guidance on development documents to prepare, I have templates to offer you to work with.

Explore Screenplay Development Notes
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The Scrollsmith’s Touch

Screenplay Polishing

Ready to submit your script to competitions, festivals, or other industry members? Get a final set of eyeballs to make your final polishes.

This service will provide a screenplay proofread and suggest commercial formatting for industry-quality readability. This service does not discuss story elements like coverage.

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Fight For The Fairytale Editorial is a one woman show! When you book, you will be working with writer and screenwriter, Colleen H. Ochab. As a fantasy fanatic, I can’t wait to explore the world of your projects!

I love helping fellow writers bring their stories to life! There is room for all of us on the bookshelves of the readers of the world, and frankly, we need more quality stories being brought to screen.

You don’t walk alone because “Warriors Walk Together”.

Can’t wait to connect with you!