Typing “The End” begins the editing process.
Your developmental editor might not be your first reader, but she will likely be your first professional reader. Developmental editing includes a detailed commentary on your manuscript plus a big-picture view outlined in an editorial letter.
Detailed In-Manuscript Comments

We read with a critical eye for story structure as well as screening for plot holes, clarity, missed opportunities, and more. You can think of a project as being somewhat similar to building a house. You’ve drawn up the plans, and major construction is complete. During developmental edits, major structural changes are often implemented based on the feedback you receive. For more about the editing process, feel free to check out my article on what to expect.
Developmental edits will be done utilizing the Comments feature of Microsoft Word, and you will also receive an editorial letter that covers the issues noted below.
Please be aware: you will not receive line edits, nor will any grammatical or style issues be addressed. But not to worry! We also offer line editing, proofreading, and Oops Detection. You can get all four passes for the deluxe treatment or select any combination that meets your needs.
Editorial Letter

The editorial letter provides a thorough analysis of your story in a big-picture view. You’ll receive detailed feedback on plot, pacing, characters, and overall flow of the story as well as suggestions on where and how to tweak aspects of your manuscript.
Things We Look For
Plot
Pacing
Main Characters
Secondary Characters
Emotions
Dialogue
World Building
Descriptions
Scenes
Additional Suggestions
Depth of developmental editing can vary from project to project and our quotes vary accordingly. Per word pricing is only a guideline. These guidelines are offered as a convenience so that you can get a ballpark figure for your project without having to contact me (unless you want to!) I’m happy to answer questions and discuss projects, but I personally dislike having to contact someone just to get an idea of pricing, so I don’t want to subject you to that. 🙂