Developmental Editing

Zara Monzel

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About this service

Summary

Congratulations on completing your manuscript - that's a huge accomplishment!
The next step is developmental editing: big-picture analysis and evaluation of your manuscript.
If you work with me as a developmental editor, I will read through your manuscript and leave questions, feedback, and suggestions for each scene. You will also receive an editorial letter addressing the plot, structure, worldbuilding, character development, voice, individual scene discussions, as well as a review and a critique.
Don't be shy - reach out to discuss your project with me!
For more info on deciding whether my service would fit your needs, visit my website: https://www.zaramonzel.com/editing-services
I offer this service for manuscripts above or between the word counts specified under each package, for an additional price. The calculation considers my price per word and the extra hours required to meet the fixed deadline set by each package. As a law student, I often have to manage multiple deadlines, which is why I factor in the potential impact on my schedule when determining the additional cost.

FAQs

  • Why should I choose you to be my developmental editor?

    With years of experience editing academic and literary works, I've grown adept identifying necessary elements in structure, pace, development, etc. Reading isn't just a hobby for me - I'm dedicated to providing the constructive critique needed to help clients achieve their publishing goals.

What's included

  • Editorial Letter (Manuscript Critique)

    You will receive an editorial letter addressing all the big-picture strengths and areas for improvement of your manuscript. The sections which will be included for all works are: plot, structure, pacing, setting / world-building, characters, dialogue, voice. The editorial letter could include additional sections to address any additional key components that are significant to the individual manuscript I am assessing.

  • In-line Developmental Edits

    The developmental edits will address the areas for improvement outlined in the editorial letter. These may be questions, feedback, and suggestions left throughout your manuscript, generally for each scene.

Example projects

Editoral Letter Snippets: Plot and Characters

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