FractalPast Literary Services offers premier copy and developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, and coaching for writers. At FractalPast your manuscript enjoys personal attention and a meticulous, no-nonsense, and sensitive review. I perform every editing assignment personally; nothing is ever farmed out to a contractor. I work on one manuscript or assignment at a time, guaranteeing that your work receives my clear and undivided attention. Attention to detail, expertise, timeliness, and reasonable pricing are my hallmarks.
My name is David J. Snyder and I am both a published author as well as an experienced editor. Dozens of my edited manuscripts have been published with university, trade, or independent presses. Whether you need a detailed developmental edit or a final proofread before submission, I can help make your manuscript better. I am also available for weekly or monthly coaching sessions. See the links for a full description of services and highly competitive rates.
Contact me at [email protected].
I am also a working historian with special interests in modern US history, particularly US diplomatic history and the history of American empire. Be sure to follow my blog for discussions of US empire, American culture, discussions about my work-in-progress, and other assorted topics. See link to the left.
My name is David J. Snyder and I am both a published author as well as an experienced editor. Dozens of my edited manuscripts have been published with university, trade, or independent presses. Whether you need a detailed developmental edit or a final proofread before submission, I can help make your manuscript better. I am also available for weekly or monthly coaching sessions. See the links for a full description of services and highly competitive rates.
Contact me at [email protected].
I am also a working historian with special interests in modern US history, particularly US diplomatic history and the history of American empire. Be sure to follow my blog for discussions of US empire, American culture, discussions about my work-in-progress, and other assorted topics. See link to the left.
Why FractalPast? A fractal is a pattern that repeats itself at every level of magnification. Think of the recurring patterns of a tree, its branches, and its leaves. Like fractals, the stories we tell convey their meaning at various levels of magnification.
Think about how you would tell the story of yourself on a date, to an inquiring child, in a heartfelt letter to an old friend, or in the pages of your autobiography. In this case, each mode calls for a different thematic emphasis. On the other hand, think about a book about the life of George Washington, or a book about Washington’s military career, or a book about his presidency, or a book about the changing views of Washington’s legacy over time. Here, though the medium remains constant, the thematic emphasis shifts notably.
Narratives are accommodating: We can adapt themes to meet a medium or alter a medium to best divulge a theme. Like fractals, narratives are scalable and flexible, and as such provide our most powerful tool for conveying meaning. The concept of the fractal helps me think about our stories, about the themes and ideas we want to convey in the telling, and how best to convey those stories in whatever medium we choose.
Think about how you would tell the story of yourself on a date, to an inquiring child, in a heartfelt letter to an old friend, or in the pages of your autobiography. In this case, each mode calls for a different thematic emphasis. On the other hand, think about a book about the life of George Washington, or a book about Washington’s military career, or a book about his presidency, or a book about the changing views of Washington’s legacy over time. Here, though the medium remains constant, the thematic emphasis shifts notably.
Narratives are accommodating: We can adapt themes to meet a medium or alter a medium to best divulge a theme. Like fractals, narratives are scalable and flexible, and as such provide our most powerful tool for conveying meaning. The concept of the fractal helps me think about our stories, about the themes and ideas we want to convey in the telling, and how best to convey those stories in whatever medium we choose.
