{Introductory Developmental Editing}

Are you ready to get your story back on track?

My introductory developmental editing will assess your entire manuscript with a critical eye and provide you with an editorial memo with up to 10 pages of feedback and suggestions.

What Is It?

My introductory developmental editing process focuses on these key areas:

• Organization

• Content and prose instruction

• Clear edits

• Creative input

• Getting unlost

This article - What Is Developmental Editing? - will tell you what developmental editing is, what it isn't, and when to use it

Stuck?

• Are you stuck?

• Is your story feeling stale?

• Do your characters need more depth?

• Are you looking for those 'aha' reflections that will help tie everything together?

Congrats, you're a writer!

Getting lost is part of the journey.

Helping you get unlost is where I excel.

I'll join you on your journey, dive into your story, and emerge with strategies, recommendations, and specific solutions to help unlock your story's full potential.

What You Can Expect

• Editorial Memo - This is a personalized document summarizing my developmental edits. I provide big picture reflections and chapter-by-chapter analyses. The editorial memo will help you zoom out from your process, get clear action steps, and return to your next draft with the tools you need. You can see sample editorial memo here.

• 1 Hour of Phone Support - Lost in email translation? You may have further questions or need clarification on specific notes. Let's talk it out. I love building relationships with my clients through good 'ol fashion conversation.

Bonus - Writing Support Documents - You'll receive immediate access to writing tools I've created ($150 without a package) when you buy a professional developmental editing package with Next Level Story. These tools contain tips, strategies, and examples on narration style, character development, and more, and are designed to help you become a better writer.

Discounted Add-ons - How do you condense your beautiful long form story into a back cover or Amazon summary? I know the tips and tricks used by pros. For an additional $150, I'll write your back cover or Amazon description (originally $250).

Discounted Hourly Support - If you need additional support after the 1 hour included in this package, you'll receive 25% off my hourly rate.

Pricing

Introductory developmental editing is a deep-dive editorial commitment to helping you unlock your story's full potential.

• Starting at 4¢/word*

Payments

2 payments - 50% at beginning, 50% at the end.

*The final quote will be based on both word count and specific needs of your project. Before you receive an offer, I will review your manuscript. If I believe it needs more support, the quote may be higher than the base rate.