A developmental edit goes beyond just fixing typos—it's a deep dive into the heart of your story.

For fiction & memoir

We’ll examine key elements of your story, including its storytelling foundations. We'll analyze your hook to make sure it grabs readers, and we'll review your plot and structure, identifying potential plot holes and assessing the flow of the narrative.

We’ll dive into your characters—how believable are they? Do they grow and change throughout the story? We'll also pay close attention to your writing style, looking at things like point of view, dialogue, and how you use descriptions.

For nonfiction

We'll review the core elements of your work, providing in-depth feedback on your argument, analysis, and organization. We'll make sure your argument is strong, persuasive, and backed by solid evidence.

With this developmental edit, we’ll evaluate how your ideas flow, ensuring a logical and engaging reading experience that keeps readers hooked. And finally, we'll consider the overall length and pacing, making sure your work maintains a balanced and captivating presentation from start to finish.

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You'll receive a detailed editorial letter with 10–15 pages of feedback, plus insightful comments directly within your manuscript. We'll tell you what's working and what could be improved, and give you actionable advice on how to make your book even better.

To help you put our feedback into action, you'll have two hours of follow-up support with your editor. We can chat via email, phone, or Zoom to discuss the feedback in detail, answer any questions you have, and create a plan for revisions.

Our developmental editing service is a game-changer for writers. Whether you're dreaming of a traditional publishing deal or planning to self-publish, a developmental edit will help you refine your manuscript and take it to the next level.