You’ve accomplished an incredible thing and completed the first draft of your book. The next step is a true metamorphosis from good to great. A developmental edit is a big-picture look at your story, a collaboration that sees us working together to sculpt the foundations of your manuscript into something that truly reflects your vision as a storyteller. I’ll evaluate your story arc, structure, character development, pacing and voice to give you a comprehensive picture of how your book works. I’ll also uncover any plot holes, issues with the narrative and inconsistencies in your characters’ behaviour or motivations. You’ll come away with a comprehensive manuscript critique and a revision plan you’ll be excited to start working on. YOU’LL GET • A full developmental edit of your entire manuscript, with in-line comments offering constructive feedback and suggestions • An editorial letter (minimum four pages) outlining the issues and offering recommendations on how to solve them, as well as suggested next steps • A 60-minute video or phone call to answer any questions you may have and help you make a plan to move forward • Email support up to two months after you receive your edits for any further questions you may have about my feedback WHY YOU WANT THIS: • You need expert advice on all aspects of your story • You know something’s not quite working, but you’re not sure what • You’ve been through several rounds of revisions but you’re still struggling to pull your story together • Your beta readers don’t have the expertise to point out your story’s flaws and​/​or only offer surface-level feedback Pricing is $30 per 1,000 words.