DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
Strengthen your story's plot, deepen your characters, and develop a world readers won't forget. If you’ve revised endlessly, feel stuck, or sense that something isn’t quite working but can’t pinpoint what, this stage is where everything clicks into place.
Your story idea is strong, but your world feels underdeveloped.
You can imagine it clearly, but it’s not fully coming through on the page.
Your plot works, but your characters don’t feel layered enough.
You want them to feel human, complex, and emotionally real.
You have a great idea, but the world or plot feels thin.
Your story has potential, but expanding the world, stakes, or plot layers feels overwhelming. Developmental support gives you a clear path forward.
Story Structure & Pacing
Is the plot moving too quickly? Too slowly? Are the beats landing where they should? I help ensure your story unfolds with clarity, tension, and intention.
Character Development
We examine motivations, emotional depth, backstory, and whether each character feels purposeful and compelling.
Worldbuilding & Setting
From atmospheric detail to cultural elements, we’ll strengthen anything that's thin or disconnected so your world feels immersive and lived-in.
Plot & Conflict
We identify plot holes, contradictions, confusing logic, or weak tension. I help reinforce the backbone of your story and raise stakes where needed.
Your Story's "Why"
I help clarify or amplify the emotional and thematic threads that make your book unforgettable.
What I Look At During A Developmental Edit
2 full read-throughs of your manuscript
A developmental assessment: Examination of plot holes, settings, characterization, pacing, and realistic dialogue, providing ideas on how to improve with examples from your novel, as well as chapter by chapter feedback
Inline comments and notes throughout your manuscript, offering specific suggestions and questions.
A structured revision plan so you walk away knowing exactly what to do next. (ADHD friendly.)
One 60-minute follow-up call to review the notes, talk strategy, and ask questions.
Ongoing email support throughout your revision window.
Save 10% on both services when you book with a line edit or a proofreading service.
What Your Developmental Edit Includes
$0.016 per word
Ready to Invest in Your World?
