A developmental edit is a thorough analysis of your manuscript. It focuses on big picture aspects like the story, the plot, the characters, your author voice and the structure of the story.
Sometimes, it's not as easy to see these details as the details of the words or prose on the page.
A developmental edit will show you what's working and what isn't, and advise on how to improve every aspect of the story.
And it's really the most important type of edit for authors. The plot, the story, the characters... various elements can be easy to overlook, but they are the most impactful aspects of your book.
I work on several aspects of your book. Each book is different, so your edit is tailored to your novel.
But in general the edit will address the following aspects:
If you also want a line edit, copy edit or proofread of your book, I can do that as a separate service after you have made any changes from the developmental edit.
And if you order more than one editing service together, you'll get a 10% discount on the total price.
All prices are per 1,000 words
Having selected Michael as my developmental, copy, and proof editor, I've been extremely satisfied with his work. I'd strongly recommend Michael on terms of quality, promptness, and value across the board.
Michael's support in the developmental edit was invaluable to my story. I highly recommend his services.
I've been fortunate to have worked with Michael on fourteen books. His professionalism and eye for prose keeps me coming back again and again.
Want to see my editing style first? I offer a free sample edit of your book.
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