Developmental Editing & Copy Editing for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors
What Is Developmental Editing?
Developmental editing focuses on the foundation of your manuscript. Rather than correcting grammar alone, I evaluate how effectively your story works as a whole.
During your developmental edit, I examine:
Story structure and pacing
Opening and closing chapters
Plot development
Character motivation and arcs
Dialogue
Relationships
Point of view and narrative voice
World-building
Continuity
Emotional impact
Reader engagement
You'll receive honest, constructive feedback designed to strengthen your manuscript while respecting your creative vision.
Prepare Your Manuscript for Publishers, Literary Agents, or Self-Publishing
Professional Copy Editing Included
Once the larger story elements are addressed, your manuscript also receives detailed copy editing using Microsoft Word Track Changes.
This includes:
Grammar corrections
Spelling corrections
Punctuation
Sentence clarity
Word choice
Consistency
Repeated words
Basic style corrections
Inline comments explaining suggested revisions
Every change is visible, allowing you to accept or reject edits while learning how to strengthen your writing.
What You'll Receive
Every editing project includes:
A detailed editorial letter summarizing your manuscript
An overview of your story's strengths
Clear recommendations for improvement
Inline comments throughout your manuscript
Grammar and spelling corrections using Track Changes
Reader reactions where appropriate
Actionable revision suggestions
Out of the box ideas to consider when re-writes are needed
Together, we'll refine your story, polish your prose, and help your book make its strongest possible impression.
Who This Service Is For?
This service is ideal if you are:
Preparing to query literary agents
Submitting to publishers
Planning to self-publish
Revising a completed manuscript
Looking for professional feedback before publication
Seeking developmental editing and copy editing in one service
Why Choose a Combined Developmental and Copy Edit?
Many authors pay separately for developmental editing and copy editing. By combining both services, you receive comprehensive feedback that addresses your story and your writing style in one editing round, it's cost effective, and will help with your re-writes and future writing.
You'll leave with a stronger manuscript, fewer grammar mistakes, clearer prose, and a better understanding of how readers experience your story.
Ready to Finalize Your Manuscript?
If you're ready to complete your manuscript for publication, literary agents, or self-publishing, I'd love to help.
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