Developmental Edit
You've done everything you can to create the best version of your story, but something isn’t right, and you’re too close to the writing to see it. You need help improving your story with high-level, actionable feedback.
What is a Developmental Edit?
A Developmental Edit is a comprehensive content review that focuses on improving your story’s big-picture elements, like character development, emotional connection, pacing, structure, and world-building.
You should consider a Developmental Edit after your manuscript is as fully developed as possible through self-edits, beta reader feedback, or critique partners.
A note on scope: A Developmental Edit is a single-round evaluation focused strictly on narrative structure and storytelling. It does not include substantive or technical edits.
Select the Developmental Edit That’s Right for You
Basic
In-line Comments Only$0.02/word
Short Comments:
✓ The beginning
✓ Character development
✓ Pacing & plot
✓ Scene development
✓ Storytelling & structure
✓ Voice & emotional connection
✓ World-building
✓ The ending
Popular
Standard
Editorial Letter Only$0.016/word
Detailed Letter:
✓ The beginning
✓ Action & dialogue
✓ Character development
✓ Clarity & continuity
✓ Pacing & plot
✓ Repetition & simple wording
✓ Scene development
✓ Storytelling & structure
✓ Style & syntax
✓ Voice & emotional connection
✓ World-building
✓ The ending
✓ Q&A
✓ Next Steps
Plus
Editorial Letter + Comments$0.024/word
Both:
✓ The beginning
✓ Action & dialogue
✓ Character development
✓ Clarity & continuity
✓ Pacing & plot
✓ Repetition & simple wording
✓ Scene development
✓ Storytelling & structure
✓ Style & syntax
✓ Voice & emotional connection
✓ World-building
✓ The ending
✓ Q&A
✓ Next Steps