Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
This can be known as structural editing, substantive editing, or content editing. Whatever you want to call it, this focuses on the overall structure, content, and flow of a manuscript.
I’m here to go through the book to pick out any wider issues or places you can amp up your story on the below points:
- Pacing concerns
- Plot holes
- Thematic stumbles
- Overall structure
- Setting
- Characterization issues
The purpose of a dev edit is to have a professional set of eyes on your document that will help with the big picture concerns. This edit will always retain the author’s voice throughout the book. At the end of the day, you’ve written it, so you get the final say on what you use or don’t use.
Takeaways
- Your manuscript document with many many comments and tracked changes
- My extensive report detailing my observations while editing your book. This includes a mini book map of character descriptions, backgrounds, and relationships
- A style sheet that records decisions about language preference/style, big-picture elements, and formatting and layout
- 1 hour coaching session to talk through feedback
$0.025 per word | $1,250 per 50k words
The editing process
- Free sample edit — Send 1,500 words so we both know the fit is right. No commitment.
- Book your edit — Sign the contract and pay the 50% deposit on estimated word count.
- First pass — I edit your manuscript with comments, tracked changes, and a full editorial report. Around 4 weeks.
- Debrief call — 1-hour video call where I walk through my recommendations so nothing’s unclear.
- You implement — Work through the feedback at your own pace. I’m available for questions.
- Second read — When you’re about 75% done with revisions, book a second pass for a final check. Around 2 weeks.
- Almost ready to publish — Your manuscript is polished and ready for a proofreader’s final check before publication.
Booking & Payment
- I require a 1,500-word sample edit for developmental and line edits to ensure your writing style and my editing process align.
- I will require a signed contract and a 50% deposit on the estimated word count
- Payments can be made through Stripe or bank transfer
- Payment plans available through request