Bring your novel into sharper focus.

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A developmental edit takes a deep look at the storytelling beneath the surface of your manuscript—examining the elements that shape a reader’s experience and helping you identify where thoughtful revision can make your novel stronger, more cohesive, and more compelling.

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This service is designed for writers who have a complete manuscript but know it needs another level of development before they are ready to query, submit, or publish.

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Your developmental edit includes:

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• Story & Structure — A detailed examination of plot, structure, pacing, narrative momentum, and the progression of your story from beginning to end.

• Character & Arcs — Analysis of character motivation, development, relationships, internal and external conflict, and the effectiveness of individual character arcs.

• Conflict & Stakes — Assessment of the forces driving your story and whether the central conflicts and stakes remain compelling throughout.

• Voice & Point of View — Consideration of narrative voice, perspective, tone, and consistency, including how effectively these elements serve the story.

• Pacing & Reader Engagement — Identification of sections where the narrative may slow, rush, repeat itself, or lose momentum, along with suggestions for strengthening the reading experience.

• World-Building & Genre — For genre fiction, an assessment of how effectively the manuscript establishes and develops its world while delivering on the expectations of its genre.

• Scene & Chapter Development — A closer look at individual scenes and chapters, including their purpose, contribution to the larger story, and effectiveness.

• Revision Recommendations — Specific, actionable suggestions designed to help you move from identifying a problem to understanding how you might address it.

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What you'll receive:

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Your manuscript will receive a thorough editorial read, accompanied by detailed written feedback throughout and a comprehensive editorial report addressing the manuscript as a whole.
 

Rather than rewriting your novel for you, my role is to help you see the possibilities within the story and give you the insight and direction you need to make informed revision decisions.

A note on scope: Your developmental edit may flag obvious errors along the way, but its primary focus is on the larger elements of your story. It is not intended to replace a thorough copy edit or proofread.


Pricing - Developmental Edits will be billed at 0.03 per word (minimum $1000). Full length manuscripts of 80,000 words start at $2400. Novellas and MG manuscripts with shorter word counts start at $1000.

All prices are in USD. Don't hesitate to get in touch for a personalized quote.