Welcome to Next Journey Books, home of multi-award-winning author Mark K. McClain!
Greetings, friends! I’m Mark, a trained developmental editor, writing coach, and beta reader offering manuscript evaluation, formatting services, and more. I work with fiction writers at every stage of the creative process, whether you are developing an early idea or refining a completed draft.
While I welcome all fiction, I specialize in fantasy, horror, and science fiction, where strong storytelling and immersive worlds are essential.
My focus is helping you turn your manuscript into a story that feels complete, engaging, and unmistakably yours. Through extensive feedback, I help strengthen your structure, pacing, and character development while preserving the voice that makes your work unique.
Revisions have you stuck? The process does not have to feel overwhelming or isolating. You will receive clear, honest guidance that shows you what is working, what is not, and how to fix it, so you can move forward with confidence without losing what made you fall in love with your story in the first place.
Which support is right for you? You may be ready for coaching, editing, or both.
You need Editing services if:
You want professional guidance to strengthen clarity, flow, and voice
You need help shaping your manuscript at the sentence, paragraph, or chapter level
You want your writing to be cleaner, sharper, and more consistent
You’re ready for focused feedback that improves what’s already on the page
You want your manuscript polished and prepared for the next stage
You need Coaching services if:
You want to clarify your writing process
You thrive with encouraging, constructive feedback
You want to become the best writer you can be
You need a thoughtful sounding board for ideas, structure, and concepts
You have a story ready to be developed
You enjoy problem-solving sessions to work through tough questions
You want to build writing confidence
You need help breaking through the dreaded writer’s block
If any of these scenarios sound familiar, I can meet your needs exactly where you are in the process.
Next Journey Books Editing takes pride in providing editing & coaching services based on honesty, creativity, and a generous dash of good vibes.
