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I will provide a professional developmental edit for your novel
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A developmental edit is a big-picture look at your manuscript with the aim of clinching down the best structure for your narrative, as well as pointing out content elements that may need modification.
An edit of this kind can tell you if certain paragraphs or sections of your story should be moved around, expanded, or cut altogether; if your alternating timelines or PoV sections don't feel cohesive; or if there are segments that seem slower than others. It can tell you if your characterization seems off at any point, if your worldbuilding doesn't quite work, if your narrative voice is muddled, and if your dialogue reads as stilted. It can help you build tension better or point out plot holes you might've missed.
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Why should I have my manuscript developmentally edited?
Every writing project benefits from developmental editing, but it is especially important for fiction. Traditionally published books go through several rounds of dev editing as they go through the publishing process. If you’re aiming to self-publish, then developmental editing is indispensable.
How much does a developmental edit cost?
A developmental edit from Freaking Narnia will cost you $0.015 USD (1.5 cents) per word, or a base fee of $150 USD if it’s under 10,000 words. For manuscripts over 10,000 words, a $150 USD non-refundable deposit will be charged upon receipt, and the rest upon completion.
What is the difference between developmental editing and beta reading/copyediting?
Developmental editing is a lot more in-depth than beta reading, and it is not the same as line/copyediting or proofreading. While a developmental editor may note line-level errors (e.g., typos, grammar, and formatting issues) in your manuscript if they happen often, it is up to you to correct them.
Is my manuscript finished after developmental editing?
No. Developmental editing is usually an early step in the publishing journey, and leads to revisions and further drafts. Revisions after a developmental edit are usually heavy, both at the structural and line level. As an author, you must be prepared to do a lot of hard work.
Do I need to have my manuscript beta read or line edited before booking a developmental edit?
It is not necessary for your manuscript to have been alpha/beta read or edited before you submit it for a dev edit, but if it’s difficult to read or understand, I might suggest that you clean it up or have it alpha/beta read by someone else before embarking on a developmental edit.
What is included in this developmental edit package? What will be delivered to me?
A developmental editing report (in PDF format, usually between 10-25 pages) including a chapter-by-chapter breakdown with suggestions for how to correct any issues found. I will also send back your manuscript with my comments, which will include only minimal suggestions (teaching examples).
Once I have received back your report, can I ask questions/seek clarification on any of the issues raised?
I will answer any questions and clarify any doubts within reason via email for no extra fee; if you need more hands-on help, I might instead suggest a second round of developmental editing.
Do you edit all genres?
As long as it's fiction, yes. In my reading preferences I lean toward SFF, romance, YA, thrillers, and mystery, but I'm open to editing all genres of fiction. However, please warn me if your novel explicitly describes any triggering content, such as suicide, rape, domestic violence, or child abuse.
