Developmental Editing

An in-depth assessment of your manuscript.

A developmental edit is a detailed review of your manuscript’s big-picture elements such as plot structure, characters, worldbuilding, themes, and more. We will review your novel and provide you with inline comments and a detailed write-up including suggestions for improvement.

This Service is Right for You If:

  • You have a completed novel-length manuscript

  • You want a big-picture review of your novel’s strengths and weaknesses

  • You want in-line comments that highlight specific problems in the text

  • You want a comprehensive plan for bringing out the best in your story

Want to know what readers will think of your book? Check out our Beta Reading service.

What’s Included

  • A detailed review of your manuscript’s big-picture elements with suggestions for improvement

  • A “report card” of each element of your manuscript highlighting the areas most in need of changes

  • A copy of your manuscript with in-line comments and suggestions

  • A one-hour consultation meeting to discuss solutions to the items of concern the editor found and answer any questions you may have

View a sample Developmental Edit (PDF)

Your Investment

  • $0.035 per word

  • Example: 50,000 words is $1,750