Developmental Edit, Level One
The Level One Developmental Edit is recommended for more experienced authors. It is also appropriate for newer authors seeking further editorial insight after they’ve completed revisions from a previous developmental edit of their manuscript. This service provides comments and suggestions in the manuscript document, identifying issues of structure, pacing, clarity, consistency, setting, character development, dialogue, worldbuilding, emotion, and reader engagement. The Level One Developmental Edit also includes an optional online video or telephone coaching session of up to 60 minutes to discuss and brainstorm possible solutions to problems/issues mentioned in the manuscript comments.
RATE: $0.01/word
Developmental Edit, Level Two (with categorical analysis)
The Level Two Developmental Edit is especially helpful for debut/newer authors and those unfamiliar with the editorial process. Not only a comprehensive evaluation of your story, the Level Two Developmental Edit is also a teaching tool, providing guidance concerning writing craft terminology and skill implementation. This service provides comments and suggestions within the manuscript document, both in-line and in the margins. Additionally, the author receives a comprehensive categorical analysis of the manuscript. Generally 10-25 pages in length, this document evaluates the manuscript concerning issues of structure, pacing, clarity, consistency, setting, character development, dialogue, worldbuilding, emotion, and reader engagement, offering suggestions for improvement. Additionally, the author is provided with categorized lists of topical writing-craft resources related to the specific areas identified as needing growth during the editorial process. The Level Two Developmental Edit includes an optional online video or telephone coaching session of up to 60 minutes to discuss and brainstorm solutions to problematic issues discovered during the edit.
RATE: $0.015/word