Why Developmental Editing Matters

Developmental editing is the heart of your storytelling journey. 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.

I help bring clarity to your manuscript, strengthen your structure, deepen character arcs, enrich your worldbuilding, and elevate your story’s emotional impact.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Consider this your creative partnership.

Why Hire a Developmental Editor?

• You keep revising, but something still feels “off.” You can tell a piece is missing—you just need help identifying it.

• 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.

• Your characters are wonderful, but the world around them feels flat. You’re ready to bring the atmosphere, tone, and setting to life.

• You’re writing your first book and want professional guidance early. Having an expert in your corner helps you skip confusion and build confidence.

What I Look At During A Developmental Edit

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 You Receive

Who This Is For

• A comprehensive developmental assessment outlining strengths, opportunities, and clear next steps.

• 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.

• 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.

• Fiction writers (all genres) seeking clarity and direction.

• First-time authors who want confidence and guidance.

• Writers in the messy middle who can’t get unstuck.

• Authors preparing for line edits or agent querying and want their strongest draft.

$0.016/word

Investment

Payment plans are available for all services. For indie authors on a tight budget, I offer a few reduced rate services a year.

Email representpublishing@gmail.com for availability.

Ready to Invest in Your World?