My take on developmental editing blends the hands-off editorial guidance you're looking for with the personalized, one-on-one coaching you didn't know you needed to actually implement the editorial feedback you receive and finish your book once and for all. 

 

With this service, my focus will be on helping you further develop your content, solidify a logical structure, improve narrative arc, and establish unique marketing spin to transform your current draft into a reader-centered, marketable manuscript that meets industry standards.

 

How It Works:

1. We'll hop on a free discovery call to discuss your book and publishing goals. If we're a good fit, we'll sign a contract and get started.

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2. I'll perform a deep read of your manuscript, considering structure, narrative arc, depth, resonance, and any other concerns you have. I'll provide my feedback both in the manuscript itself and in a separate editorial report. This comprehensive revision plan will also detail:

• the strengths of your book that help set it apart from others in the market

• the current challenges that hinder its impact

• the possible categories (BISACs) your book can fit nicely in

• an industry-standard one-liner pitch to attract agents and publishers or aid in self-publishing efforts

• a step-by-step list of revision recommendations to make the process simple and streamlined

• personalized publishing resources to help get you started

 

3. As you work on revisions, we'll have up to three calls (about an hour each) to discuss the feedback, answer your questions, and work through revisions together.

 

And that's it! You'll have everything you need to revise your book with confidence and clarity. 

 

​As for next steps, some authors opt to add on another round of developmental editing, especially if they made major revisions, while others move on to line editing to smooth out clunkiness and ensure a satisfying flow from beginning to end. We can discuss your options once edits are complete.