Developmental Edits for your Manuscript
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About this service
Summary
Want your story to be imaginable by your readers?
Then let me offer you a deal. You write your message to the world, and I’ll be by your side and make sure your story beams to them.
I am experienced in handling fictional stories, especially in the genres of fantasy and romance.
When I edit, I look at your story and try to decipher the essence of it. I don’t focus on being technically right. What really matters is that the narrative remains intact. That’s because your narrative is the star of the show.
In developmental edits, I focus on the following:
Concept - Is your idea interesting? How do you execute that nicely?
Plot - Does your plot naturally develop? Should it really be going this fast?
Character - Is your character interesting? Can you differentiate them from other characters?
World - Is the world alive? Does it seem like it was bustling before the story started?
In Editorial Assessments, I talk about the following:
Premise
Settings
Plot
Worldbuilding
Magic System
Pacing
Character Motivations & Dialogue
Author’s Writing Style
Story’s Tone
Point of View
Overall Thoughts
Price:
USD $0.02 per word
Process
I read the manuscript first just to know what I'm dealing with.
I go through it again, but this time, to make the Editorial Assessment.
Then I finally get on with my developmental comments to improve your story.
What's included
Editorial Assessment
You'll receive a document with my thoughts on your premise, characters, world, plot, pacing, timelines, overall tone, and usage of point-of-view. I'll also tell you how to improve them!
Manuscript with Developmental Edits
I'll tell you where you can improve the details in the Editorial Assessment. I'll also give you my feedback and questions about the manuscript. After that, I'll return the manuscript to you for necessary changes. You have the option to reject or accept my comments as you wish.
Example projects
Skills and tools
Content Editor
Editor
Google Docs
Microsoft Word