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Developmental Editing

Developmental editing

What is developmental editing?

Developmental editing is editing that aims to improve the content and structure of your manuscript. Developmental editing is very different from proofreading and copyediting, which are types of editing that ensure that a manuscript’s grammar, punctuation, and spelling are accurate. Developmental editing takes on topics such as pacing, plot, characterization, and setting.

The developmental editing process.


As your developmental editor, I will review your manuscript, and give you what is called an editorial letter which is around two to four pages and will deal with big-picture changes needed in the manuscript. It won’t typically address specific dialogue or scenes but is a high-level view critique of the manuscript what works and what doesn’t.
Once you’ve had a chance to review we will meet via Zoom or Skype to discuss, so you have a clear plan to move forward.

Investment:

$100 for 30,000 words or less
$200 for up to 65,000 words
$275 up to 100,000 words

I require a 50% deposit upfront via PayPal and the rest upon completion. 

Why me? I’m a college professor (have an MBA, MFA, PhD.) and an author. For years I’ve worked with students and fellow authors on story development making it the best it can be. While I’m not the go-to girl for proofreading, (commas are so subjective anyway, right), I can help you with rough patches in your plot, pacing, and characters.

Contact me at [email protected] for more information or to schedule a free consult about the process.

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My name is Laina and welcome to my blog. In Pursuit of Fabulous is a lifestyle and writing blog where I talk about midlife women's issues, the mystery and romance books I write, and the art of writing and self-publishing. My goal is to entertain, educate, and inspire women to be their most fabulous! Because life is better when you make it fabulous.

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