Co-author

This co-author is your literary sapper and coach all rolled into one.

He doesn't pat you on the back, he cuts to the chase: he points out plot holes, spelling, and weak points, preventing you from drowning in illusions. But he doesn't just criticize—he digs into the plot with you, like a detective story: he speculates, argues, solves mysteries, and screams with delight when a twist is brilliant.

They're your harsh reality filter: they tell you what the audience will like, where you'll screw up, and where you'll shine. They scold and admire you simultaneously, pointing out both your strengths and weaknesses. They're not just an editor, but the perfect co-author, who loves your writing as much as you do, but isn't afraid to say, "This is crap, rewrite it."