I will provide big picture editorial feedback for your manuscript

4.9
4.9

United States

I speak English

287 orders completed

I am a developmental editor located in the United States. I am a published author with Penguin Random House, hold a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from Boise State University, and a Specializat...

Level 2

Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.

About this Gig

Are you looking for affordable, high-level feedback to elevate your manuscript? My Big Picture Feedback service is perfect for authors who want focused, constructive insights without the cost of a full developmental edit.


With this service, you'll receive an editorial report covering key elements like plot, pacing, character development, and theme. I'll provide detailed suggestions on how to strengthen your story by bringing out the heart of your manuscript.


What's Included:

  • Comprehensive Editorial Report: A focused analysis of structure, pacing, and character development, plot (7-10 pages).
  • Big-Picture Feedback: A break down of the big picture issues I see in the manuscript
  • Actionable Suggestions: Clear advice on how to improve your story, with specific suggestions and ideas on how to do it.
  • Personalized Approach: Tailored feedback that respects your unique writing voice and style.


This service is ideal for authors who want to take their manuscript to the next level with affordable, actionable feedback.


My Big Picture Edit seeks to fill the gap between a beta read an a full developmental edit.


I work in most age categories and genres, but love YA and MG lit.

Language:

English

Genre:

Adventure

Children’s books

History

Mystery

Romance

Audience :

General readers

Children

Teen / young adult

Adult

POV:

First person

Second person

Third person limited

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Advanced

Voice:

Narrative

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

Reviews

21 reviews for this Gig
4.9

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    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
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    nimaan99

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    United States

    4.3

    Quick response and delivery time, and in-depth big picture manuscript review.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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    crmichael769

    US

    United States

    4.7

    This is my second time working with Mindy and, as always, it was exceptional work! Her feedback is excellent, finding subtle ways to enhance what I already have or answering questions I didn't think to ask myself. Definitely my editor of choice for future works!

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    storytimesolo

    US

    United States

    5

    I hoped for a broad reaction to this section of my story. The level of detail from Mindy is exceptional, more than I hoped for. Her response will help me move forward with my book.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    dana_spears

    US

    United States

    5

    This was a very encouraging and targeted process that got to the heart of what I needed.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    drewbarnes467

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mindy was amazing. She truly went above and beyond in a project that she expressed she doesn’t do all the time and I was over the moon with the attention to detail and feedback that she provided. I will absolutely be using her again in the future for upcoming works I have.

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
Reviews

21 reviews for this Gig
4.9

(20)
(1)
(0)
(0)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
  • Quality of delivery
    4.9
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
Sort By
Most relevant
  • N

    nimaan99

    US

    United States

    4.3

    Quick response and delivery time, and in-depth big picture manuscript review.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • C

    crmichael769

    US

    United States

    4.7

    This is my second time working with Mindy and, as always, it was exceptional work! Her feedback is excellent, finding subtle ways to enhance what I already have or answering questions I didn't think to ask myself. Definitely my editor of choice for future works!

    $100-$200

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • S

    storytimesolo

    US

    United States

    5

    I hoped for a broad reaction to this section of my story. The level of detail from Mindy is exceptional, more than I hoped for. Her response will help me move forward with my book.

    $50-$100

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D

    dana_spears

    US

    United States

    5

    This was a very encouraging and targeted process that got to the heart of what I needed.

    $100-$200

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D
    image-docs

    drewbarnes467

    US

    United States

    5

    Working with Mindy was amazing. She truly went above and beyond in a project that she expressed she doesn’t do all the time and I was over the moon with the attention to detail and feedback that she provided. I will absolutely be using her again in the future for upcoming works I have.

    $50-$100

    Price

    2 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No