Developmental
Edit
for suspense, thriller, dystopian, and post-apocalyptic genres
In-depth
feedback
A developmental edit is one of the first steps in the editing process. It provides in-depth and specific feedback about your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses.
The process takes several weeks. There is no rushing when it comes to editing your book. Before making any suggestions, each theme, intention, and plot element you have written is thoroughly considered.
Edits that stay true to
your book.
A tailored writing course
just for you.
Editorial
letter
A developmental edit includes a letter discussing the story-level elements of your novel, such as structure, plot, and characterization. It outlines what worked, areas that need attention, and strategies for development.
This detailed letter can be several pages long. It is designed to help you fix any issues and provide ways to apply the strategies to every book you write in the future.
annotated
manuscript
A developmental edit can not be rushed. Each page is read carefully, and comments are left using Microsoft Word’s comments feature.
Annotations are comments in the margins. They connect the feedback in the editorial letter with correlating areas that need attention in the manuscript, making the revision process easier and faster.
You'll knowexactly where you needto fix something.
Developmentaledit Features
PASSES
I’ll read through and take notes on your manuscript multiple times to analyze it and determine whether your major elements work.
IN-LINE COMMENTS
You’ll receive inline comments directly in your manuscript, so you’ll know exactly what to fix. You’ll no longer wonder if something should be changed or not.
EDITORIAL LETTER
I’ll write an editorial letter providing strategies for improving your book while also pointing out why they are needed and how to implement them—a writing course just for you.
FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
You’ll receive four rounds of emails about any follow-up questions you may have.
FORMAT
Your manuscript will need to be in a Microsoft Word doc. Read How to prepare your manuscript for editing.
Tailored Writing Course
The editorial letter provides writing advice tailored to you and your needs.
Which service is right for your project?
Download a PDF showing the differences between an editorial assessment and a developmental edit.
| Editorial Assessment | Developmental Edit | |
|---|---|---|
|
Passes |
1 |
2+ |
|
In-Line Comments |
No |
Yes |
|
Editorial Letter |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Follow-Up Email |
2 rounds |
4 rounds |
Discuss a
Project
Start by filling out a questionnaire where you tell me about your novel and your goals. Once the form is filled out, I’ll email you and answer any questions you may have.
