Manuscript Developmental Editing

Javiera Doren

Starting at

$

50

/hr

About this service

Summary

Editing services for upcoming authors, assisting them on the tough mission of becoming confident in their work. I bring a fresh set of eyes, full of honesty and personalized suggestions on how to amp up your work, get it ready to self-publish or send in to a publisher. I am a writer myself, therefore know from upclose the pressure of showing your material to someone else. I'm not here to judge, I'm here to boost!

Process

Pre-order conversation and manuscript send-in
Before I begin with the service itself, I like to talk to my clients on their needs, wants and expectations. These help me understand not only the writer's personal process, but also specific points to keep an eye out while editing.
After every detail is discussed, I'll ask for your manuscript in Word (docx) format.
Constant communication
You can expect periodic updates from me. I'll let you know how far into the manuscript I am, what I've been mostly editing, and a preview on what you'll find in the comments. This allows for nerves to cool off!
Final product
I will deliver a thorough revision of your manuscript in the same Word document you've sent in. You'll find specifications at the very top, describing what exactly I've worked on, and a note on my participation.
After-delivery contact and revisions
After I deliver and you get a chance to review the suggestions and changes, I'll be available to resolve any doubts. In case you find there's something missing or unclear, I'll provide a revision and will re-deliver.

FAQs

  • Do you do works in Spanish?

    I do, and I have. I've worked with a client from Mexico through an online platform and also on a non-fiction monograph in my home country.

  • What if I need a specific service and not developmental editing as a whole?

    We can discuss a custom offer based on your wants and needs.

What's included

  • Developmental Editing

    Developmental editing consists in a thorough revision of the manuscript, including plotline (and subplotlines), character development, worldbuilding, pacing, dialogues, and overall verisimilitude. Due to this, you will receive a Word doc with an updated version of your manuscript, covering each of these aspects all throughout. You will find comments and in-text editing.

  • Developmental Editing and Proofreading

    Developmental editing consists in a thorough revision of the manuscript, including plotline (and subplotlines), character development, worldbuilding, pacing, dialogues, and overall verisimilitude. Due to this, you will receive a Word doc with an updated version of your manuscript, covering each of these aspects all throughout. You will find comments and in-text editing. On top of this, I will proofread your material, checking spelling and grammar.

  • Developmental Editing, Proofreading and Content Suggestions

    Developmental editing consists in a thorough revision of the manuscript, including plotline (and subplotlines), character development, worldbuilding, pacing, dialogues, and overall verisimilitude. Due to this, you will receive a Word doc with an updated version of your manuscript, covering each of these aspects all throughout. You will find comments and in-text editing. On top of this, I will proofread your material, checking spelling and grammar. Considering guided questions may get the best of us at times, I will include concrete content suggestions on aspects that could benefit from deeper revisions.

Skills and tools

Copy Editor

Proofreader

Writer

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

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