Developmental Edit
Congrats! You’ve finished your manuscript.
Now, let’s dig into the narrative.
You know you’re ready to get a developmental edit if…
You have a finished draft of your book
You’ve done some self-editing
You know there’s complexity in your big-picture elements and you want to make sure they’re as clear to the reader as they are to you
You’ve gotten as much as you can out of the feedback from your friends and family
When you work with me, you’ll get insights from an industry expert.
A developmental edit includes:
Margin notes throughout your manuscript
These notes will pinpoint areas that are creating bumps in your story, be that underdeveloped characters or uneven pacing, among other things.
A five-to-ten page editorial letter
The editorial letter summarizes key focus areas for your next draft with specific suggestions for improvement.
A final call
Our final call is to discuss how to implement the suggestions from the edit and to strategize your next steps.
Each element of your book should work together to serve the heart of your story.
By working with a professional editor, you’ll receive targeted feedback that makes sure your story delivers the complexity you know is there.