Developmental Editing
Establish the foundations of your novel
A developmental edit (DE) is an in-depth review and analysis of your manuscript that focuses on the big-picture elements of theme, story and character arcs, time, showing vs. telling, tension and stakes, point-of-view (POV), style, and voice. Sentence-level concerns may be discussed as they relate to the larger topics, but are not a priority at this beginning stage.
DEs are comprised of extensive and intensive sessions spent with your manuscript.
Flexible, open communication
The editor-author relationship is unique. Both of us strive to reveal the best in a story, and we uncover that through communication, respect, and an open mind.
Contact me for availability and a customized quote specifically tailored to your manuscript.
The Delivered Details
A Developmental Edit can be compared to a landscape's as-built plan. It provides information on the structural elements of the story, what is done well, and where more consideration is needed.
You receive this through:
- On-page comments with Track Changes (MS Word)
- A comprehensive editorial document
- Suggestions, informational references, and fertilizer nuggets for thought
- Discussion time to explore ideas that arise
- A 6-8 week turnaround
An 80,000 word manuscript has a typical price range of $2150-2350.
Let The Narrative Gardener create your novel's as-built plan!
