Developmental Editing
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Is Your Book in its First or Second Draft?
With a developmental edit, let's build a strong and well-developed foundation for your manuscript. No matter what your publishing goals are, addressing "big picture" issues early in the editing process is a surefire way to ensure your book's full potential and future success.
A developmental edit will eliminate substantial future edits, rewriting, and potential dead ends. I will make sure your manuscript's foundation is properly structured and sound!
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If this sounds daunting, please keep in mind that you approve all editing suggestions during your revision process!
This Service is Best For
If your work is in its first or second draft, or you want a complete structural overhaul with "big picture" feedback, this service is for you.
What is Included
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Word doc (inline commentary, no changes made to the document)
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Editorial letter
I will read your book or short story and provide inline commentary suggestions in a Word document to help guide you during the revision process. You will also receive an editorial letter that details strengths and opportunities in your manuscript, touches upon the focused areas addressed in the edited document (see areas of focus below), and provides a recommendation on the next course of action in the editing/publishing process.
Areas of Focus
Plot/Story Structure | Character Development | POV | Author Voice | Worldbuilding | Pacing | Consistency | Readability | Balance of Storytelling Techniques
How Does it Work?
1. Determine which service is right for you and your project.
2. Fill out the form below.
3. Receive a quote and reserve your spot with a 25% deposit (All projects over $100).
4. Fill out the author questionnaire.
5. I will begin on your project (depending upon projects already in queue). Upon completion, you will receive your edited manuscript and any deliverables mentioned within the allotted delivery time.
6. After all deliverables are sent, I will send the remaining balance via invoice for final payment.
Your Investment
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Flash Fiction | Up to 3,500 words = $0.020/word
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Short Story | Up to 30,000 words = $0.019/word
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Novel | Up to 60,000 words = $0.018/word
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Novels of 60,000+ words = $0.017/word