Developmental Editing
Assessing & Shaping Your Unpublished Manuscript
Once you’ve written a manuscript and done as much work on it as you can on your own, it’s time for a second set of eyes. Developmental editing will help you take what you’ve already written and shape it into a story that’ll engage and transport readers.
What's Included
Assessment Of:
- plot
- structure/organization
- pace
- setting
- characters
- dialogue
- tone
- point of view
Deliverables:
- editorial letter
- marked up manuscript
- chapter breakdown
How It Works
1. Make Contact & Get A Quote
When you’re ready for developmental editing, get in touch with me. Once you tell me a bit about your project and I see a sample of your writing, I’ll provide a quote with details about price, how long editing will take, and when I am available.
2. Book Me & Send Files
When you agree to go forward with the edit, I’ll ask for a deposit and book you into my calendar. You’ll send me the full manuscript and any supplementary files by our agreed upon start date.
3. Have Your Manuscript Edited
I’ll get to work evaluating and editing your manuscript. When I finish, I’ll send you an editorial letter evaluating the strengths and weakness of your manuscript, a marked up draft containing suggestions and queries (made using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and Comment tools), and a chapter by chapter breakdown.
4. Follow Up And/Or Book Further Services
After taking some time to read over the materials I send you, you are welcome to follow up with me to discuss specific aspects of the feedback I’ve provided. If you finish revising and decide you need another round of developmental editing or you’d like to move on to copy editing, you can request further services.
Emily did a great job with the feedback she provided for my fantasy novel. She was reliable, not only in the quality of service, but also delivered everything on time. Her strengths are attention-to-detail and understanding. She is able to pick out the smallest inconsistencies as well as large plot contradictions, and while calling attention to these, will provide suggestions that will improve your story. Additionally, she demonstrated a deep understanding of the characters, plot and setting; highlighting elements that did not fit together and correctly making plot insights that would follow in later books. I think any writer looking to hire her will appreciate her ability to immerse herself into their work. One of her specialities is her chapter breakdown that analyzes the story at the anatomical level. This along with the other pieces of feedback gave me the tools to tell my story in the best way possible. Overall, it was nice to work with someone who had as much passion for my book as I did. I would definitely recommend her.
TEODOR DYSHNIKU