Developmental Editing (max 75,000 words)—$1,500
Developmental editing is a more intensive edit than copyediting and it is highly needed for fiction books. Similar to beta reading, developmental editing looks at the overall plot of the book as well as character development, timeline, etc. However, I do a deeper dive into each chapter to figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how you should fix it. This includes:
Pacing
Narrative voice
Areas that need expansion or condensing
Story flow
And of course, plot holes, character development, timeline, genre matching, inconsistencies, and specific areas you’re worried about.
I developmental edit young adult fiction (all genres except horror) and adult romance books. I do not do the final copyediting/proofreading, which comes after developmental editing. Please note, I accept two bookings at a time for this level. If you are unable to book, please email me at hello@thereadingchamber.com to get on a wait list.
The process:
Comments are made in track changes of a manuscript with a PDF editorial analysis of the book for your review
Once you review the editorial analysis and my comments, we’ll have a discussion (via email, phone, or zoom) about the manuscript and any editorial suggestions
You will then implement any editorial changes into the manuscript and I will do a final review of the book with a second editorial analysis to provide final thoughts.
Pricing structure:
$750 due at booking
$750 due upon delivery of first editorial analysis (usually two to three weeks after receipt of manuscript)
Once booked, please email me your manuscript as an attached Word document or Google Doc link. Your copyright is of course protected, but I am more than happy to sign an NDA if you prefer. I will reply via email and set-up the process.
Developmental editing is a more intensive edit than copyediting and it is highly needed for fiction books. Similar to beta reading, developmental editing looks at the overall plot of the book as well as character development, timeline, etc. However, I do a deeper dive into each chapter to figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how you should fix it. This includes:
Pacing
Narrative voice
Areas that need expansion or condensing
Story flow
And of course, plot holes, character development, timeline, genre matching, inconsistencies, and specific areas you’re worried about.
I developmental edit young adult fiction (all genres except horror) and adult romance books. I do not do the final copyediting/proofreading, which comes after developmental editing. Please note, I accept two bookings at a time for this level. If you are unable to book, please email me at hello@thereadingchamber.com to get on a wait list.
The process:
Comments are made in track changes of a manuscript with a PDF editorial analysis of the book for your review
Once you review the editorial analysis and my comments, we’ll have a discussion (via email, phone, or zoom) about the manuscript and any editorial suggestions
You will then implement any editorial changes into the manuscript and I will do a final review of the book with a second editorial analysis to provide final thoughts.
Pricing structure:
$750 due at booking
$750 due upon delivery of first editorial analysis (usually two to three weeks after receipt of manuscript)
Once booked, please email me your manuscript as an attached Word document or Google Doc link. Your copyright is of course protected, but I am more than happy to sign an NDA if you prefer. I will reply via email and set-up the process.
Developmental editing is a more intensive edit than copyediting and it is highly needed for fiction books. Similar to beta reading, developmental editing looks at the overall plot of the book as well as character development, timeline, etc. However, I do a deeper dive into each chapter to figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how you should fix it. This includes:
Pacing
Narrative voice
Areas that need expansion or condensing
Story flow
And of course, plot holes, character development, timeline, genre matching, inconsistencies, and specific areas you’re worried about.
I developmental edit young adult fiction (all genres except horror) and adult romance books. I do not do the final copyediting/proofreading, which comes after developmental editing. Please note, I accept two bookings at a time for this level. If you are unable to book, please email me at hello@thereadingchamber.com to get on a wait list.
The process:
Comments are made in track changes of a manuscript with a PDF editorial analysis of the book for your review
Once you review the editorial analysis and my comments, we’ll have a discussion (via email, phone, or zoom) about the manuscript and any editorial suggestions
You will then implement any editorial changes into the manuscript and I will do a final review of the book with a second editorial analysis to provide final thoughts.
Pricing structure:
$750 due at booking
$750 due upon delivery of first editorial analysis (usually two to three weeks after receipt of manuscript)
Once booked, please email me your manuscript as an attached Word document or Google Doc link. Your copyright is of course protected, but I am more than happy to sign an NDA if you prefer. I will reply via email and set-up the process.