Developmental editing is one of the highest levels of the editing process. It helps you answer four major questions:

1. Who’s the star of story?
2. What’s at stake in the story?
3. What’s happening in the story?
4. Why tell this story now?

What My Developmental Editing Focus Covers

Being a trained developmental editor, I’ll help you address the high-level aspects of fiction storytelling principles within your manuscript:

• Story Conceptualization and Plot Development
• Story Structure
• Character Arcs and Point-of-View
• Story Pacing
• Story World and Scene Settings

Developmental editing can come any time after you’re absolutely sick of looking at your manuscript. At that point, you’re likely ready to throw it out the window because, “What else is missing that I’m not seeing?!”

What Your Developmental Edit Looks Like

An objective on-page analysis so you gain insight into the major missing piece(s) of your story’s puzzle. With this service, you receive:

• Two full passes through your manuscript: once for a high-level read-through to garner first impressions and once for a thorough editorial analysis.
• A 15- to 25-page editorial letter covering your story’s strengths and a few areas to consider during the revision process.
• Specific inline editorial queries asking questions, making observations, and suggesting possible rewrites or approaches based on patterns and examples noted.
• An optional 60-minute Post-Project Debrief Appointment video call to go over any questions or concerns you may have with my assessment. If time allows, we can also discuss potential paths going forward.

Reflecting On Your Story One Word At A Time!

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