I will developmentally edit your fiction book

5.0
5.0

United States

I speak English

241 orders completed

BA in English, avid reader, writer, and lover of literature!

As a published writer with a BA in English and a minor in Professional Writing, I understand both sides of the creative writing process. My clients include traditionally published authors (Simon ...

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About this Gig

Congratulations, you've written a novel! The hard part is over, and now the real fun begins.


Developmental editing provides you with an extra set of eyes and feedback on plot and character development, voice and tone, the pacing of the writing, and suggestions for strengthening the writing itself.


As a writer, I understand how nerve-wracking the editing process is, especially when branching out past loved ones as your first readers, so my comments and suggestions are always honest, but kindly worded. We're on the same team, and editing with me is always a no-tears-shed experience.


Developmental Editing feedback can cover:

  • Character development
  • Plot structure/arcs
  • Plot holes
  • Story development
  • Pacing
  • Tone/Voice
  • Dialogue
  • Syntax/flow
  • Timelines
  • Worldbuilding
  • Reader reactions/emotions


Feedback is given through margin comments throughout the document in Word, with a final recap of my overall thoughts and suggestions at the end of the manuscript. Please note that Dev. Editing is not based on copy editing/ line editing of any kind, and is solely based on commentary feedback. If you're looking for direct creative line edits/restructuring/rewriting, Ghostwriting is the service for you!

Language:

English

Genre:

Adventure

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

Style guide:

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

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4 reviews for this Gig
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    tjpoort

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I asked for Hannah's help with a developmental edit of my first four novel chapters. Her comments were perceptive and extremely helpful, pointing out some good fixes, as well as confirming that the story and structure is mainly in place. She "got it," which made me feel good. And it was clear that she...

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

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    lyann888

    Repeat Client

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Quick and thorough feedback. She explained exactly what worked and helped me with the line edits. I highly recommend working with her!

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

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    berniejourney

    US

    United States

    5

    This was such a wonderful experience! The dev-edit is very thorough and even more than I could have hoped for. I look forward to going through the manuscript and reading all the helpful suggestions. Thank you so much Hannah!!

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

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    mael36

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Hannah Flood showed me that I am a good writer. Her notes on the stories were extremely helpful and constructive. I would definitely recommend her.

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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4 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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  • T

    tjpoort

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    I asked for Hannah's help with a developmental edit of my first four novel chapters. Her comments were perceptive and extremely helpful, pointing out some good fixes, as well as confirming that the story and structure is mainly in place. She "got it," which made me feel good. And it was clear that she...

    $50-$100

    Price

    5 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L

    lyann888

    Repeat Client

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Quick and thorough feedback. She explained exactly what worked and helped me with the line edits. I highly recommend working with her!

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • B

    berniejourney

    US

    United States

    5

    This was such a wonderful experience! The dev-edit is very thorough and even more than I could have hoped for. I look forward to going through the manuscript and reading all the helpful suggestions. Thank you so much Hannah!!

    $200-$400

    Price

    8 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • M
    image-docs

    mael36

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Hannah Flood showed me that I am a good writer. Her notes on the stories were extremely helpful and constructive. I would definitely recommend her.

    $400-$600

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No