Developmental Editing

Starting at

$

45

/hr

About this service

Summary

This service is your “big picture” edit. My job here is to help you execute the vision or requirements for your text. This can involve:
idea development
structure
chapter/section organization
As an editor, it is most important for me that I discern the heart of what you, the author, are trying to communicate. I want to help your language communicate that heart in a clear, consistent, and compelling way.

What's included

  • Redlined Copy

    After the editing process, clients will receive a redlined copy of their text that will include track changes of all low-level changes made by the editor (comma inserted, spelling change, etc.) and comments with higher-level queries (identifying unclear phrasing, clarifying section organization, etc.).

  • Clean Copy with Comments

    After the editing process, clients will receive a clean copy of their text that will include all changes accepted (i.e. changes not visible on the document) but retain comments with higher-level queries (identifying unclear phrasing, clarifying section organization, etc.).

  • Summary Email/Coaching Session (Optional)

    Clients who desire more personalized feedback can request an email or a coaching session to discuss difficulties in the writing process or any questions regarding edits previously completed.

  • Clean Copy without Comments (Optional)

    In addition to the first two options, clients can request to receive a clean copy without comments so that no changes are immediately visible on the document.


Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Writer

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Notion

Industries

Publishing