Developmental Editing

Developmental Edits are the most detailed edits available and involve a deep look at the manuscript. It frequently includes suggestions on rearranging, adding, or cutting portions of text, and will recommend solutions for problematic areas, such as identifying any "holes" in the manuscript.

Developmental Edit Includes:

Organization/framework
Writing tone/voice
Pacing/flow
Consistency
Themes
Plot, including plot "holes"
Timeline
Setting/world building
Major and minor character development
Word count

Deliverables for a Developmental Edit:

An Editorial Letter discussing overall impressions of your manuscript, including strengths and weaknesses.
A marked-up manuscript (using Track Changes so you can accept/reject any editorial recommendations).

Rates

All rates are determined by the scope of the work and based on the recommendations from the Editorial Freelance Association, of which I am a member. Please CONTACT ME for a consultation and cost estimate for your project.