Developmental editing services
developmental editing services
what is developmental editing?
- A thorough review of the manuscript that focuses on improving the structure, flow, and content.
- Focus on plot, character development, pacing, and tone.
- Look for issues like plot holes, confusing dialogue, and inconsistencies.
- Provide feedback and suggestions and rewrites at the sentence, paragraph, section, or chapter level.
- Notes will be returned in a Google Doc format with highlighted areas that need attention.
- Developmental edits will not include grammar, punctuation, sentence errors, etc. These edits will need to be handled with copyediting and proofreading. It’s recommended to have developmental edits before copyediting and proofreading.
I will perform one read-through of the manuscript.
Turnaround time of 30 days. Expedited read-through is available for an additional fee.
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Client testimonials
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client testimonials
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Author Hayley Whiteley
Ink and Ore & Dawn and Dust
"Megan’s feedback on my manuscript was detailed and thorough. She helped me expand key emotional scenes and provided helpful suggestions to improve relationship arcs between my characters. I look forward to working with her on my next book. "
Author L Concepcion
The Silver Lining & Nothing Stays Buried
"When I first heard of Megan's services, she came highly recommended by a fellow author. I never had an editor before but I just so happened to be looking for one as I am now too busy to work on edits myself. I reached out to her, terrified to hand my work over to someone else. It's like when you leave your child at daycare for the first time and all you can think about is how the child is doing. From the very beginning, Megan put me at ease with her communication, patience, and professionalism. Throughout our time working together, she impressed me with how well she began to understand my voice. She provided developmental edits for the last installment of my series and asked me questions that helped me brainstorm and elevate my work. She allowed me to be a part of her process and respected my authenticity as an editor. Megan is thoughtful, meticulous, and provides well-thought-out critiques and suggestions that truly helps enhance the story elements and the characters. I will definitely continue to work with her as she has found a faithful client. As an author who writes LGBTQ paranormal and contemporary romance, it is a pleasure to work with someone who is inclusive and willing to go the extra mile, even if it is a genre she has not worked with before. Thank you, Megan."
Author Katherine Hinnant
"Megan’s editing services were such a huge help for me. She found plot holes that I didn’t notice, and gave me constructive criticism as well as praise in her comments. I cannot wait to work with her again on my next book! "