Developmental Editing
Developmental editing looks at the overall shape of the work — structure, story, character, and how the pieces fit together. This is the stage where we focus on the bigger picture: whether the story holds together, whether the characters feel clear, and whether the pacing and organization are working. The goal is to strengthen the foundation while keeping your voice intact.
What Developmental Editing Covers
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Structure and overall organization
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Story and plot questions
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Character clarity and development
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Pacing and flow of the manuscript
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Identifying what’s working and what needs attention
How It Works
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We start with a free consultation so I can understand the project and where you are with it.
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You tell me what you have, what the piece is about, and where you’re stuck.
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I give you clear feedback and a practical path forward.
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We decide on the right level of editing and move from there.
Who It's For
Writers who have a draft (or a solid outline) and want help seeing the larger shape of the work before moving into line-level editing.