I will do a developmental edit of your book

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5.0

Germany

I speak English, German

72 orders completed

Member of the EFA, reading and writing are my passion

I started out studying Japanese and Culture at Birkbeck, University of London, but ended up working in the theatre and film industry for a while, mainly with screenplays. In 2019, I fell in love with...

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Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.

About this Gig

I find the depth your manuscript already has - and the patterns holding it back.


My background in acting gives me a lens for character psychology and dialogue. My pattern-recognition brain catches how a detail in Chapter 3 could echo through your climax, spots when different scenes are repeating the same power dynamic, and finds thematic threads you can strengthen into motifs.


I work across genres.


What I catch:


  • The motivation gap in Chapter 12 breaking your climax
  • Scenes that look different but follow the same pattern
  • Dialogue subtext and what characters aren't saying
  • Thematic connections you can deepen
  • Where emotional beats need restraint instead of display


What you get:


  • Detailed annotations with specific suggestions and examples
  • Comprehensive editorial report covering strengths and areas for improvement
  • Actionable feedback explaining why something isn't working and how to fix it


I listen to your vision, analyse what's on the page, then help you bridge that gap. You'll leave with clarity and confidence in your revision direction.


Sample edit: 1500 words + report taster for $20.


Message me to discuss your project.

Language:

English

German

Genre:

Horror/ thriller

Literary fiction

Mystery

Romance

Audience :

General readers

Teen / young adult

Adult

Complexity level:

Simple / easy read

Intermediate

Advanced

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.

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    United States

    5

    Would rehire!

    $50-$100

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    4 weeks

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    pumafrau

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    Austria

    5

    Die Zusammenarbeit mit Sahra war für mich eine durchweg großartige Erfahrung. Ich bin neu im Bereich Drehbucharbeit und wusste anfangs gar nicht, was mich erwartet und meine Erwartungen wurden jedoch weit übertroffen. Die Kommunikation mit ihr ist super: klar, wertschätzend und sehr motivierend. Ihr...

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    salno7

    IL

    Israel

    5

    Exceptionally thoughtful and sharp developmental feedback. Sahra identified structural and pacing issues I hadn’t seen myself and explained them with clarity and care. A fantastic editor, highly recommended.

    Up to $50

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    9 days

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    djangodoug123

    US

    United States

    5

    Sahra is invaluable for all aspects of developmental editing. Brilliantly intelligent and intuitive. She brings wisdom and sensitivity to all her projects.

    Up to $50

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    3 weeks

    Duration

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    epicshepherd

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Her attention to detail and language of description regarding aspects of my story tell me that she has a deep understanding of emotion and environment. The words she used to express the nuances in my story tells me that she was able to place herself in the story and reflect true human emotion and behavior....

    $200-$400

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    4 weeks

    Duration

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5.0

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    5
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    5
  • Value of delivery
    5
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    image-docs

    zumzumzum80

    US

    United States

    5

    Would rehire!

    $50-$100

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
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    No
  • P

    pumafrau

    AT

    Austria

    5

    Die Zusammenarbeit mit Sahra war für mich eine durchweg großartige Erfahrung. Ich bin neu im Bereich Drehbucharbeit und wusste anfangs gar nicht, was mich erwartet und meine Erwartungen wurden jedoch weit übertroffen. Die Kommunikation mit ihr ist super: klar, wertschätzend und sehr motivierend. Ihr...

    Up to $50

    Price

    12 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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  • S

    salno7

    IL

    Israel

    5

    Exceptionally thoughtful and sharp developmental feedback. Sahra identified structural and pacing issues I hadn’t seen myself and explained them with clarity and care. A fantastic editor, highly recommended.

    Up to $50

    Price

    9 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • D
    image-docs

    djangodoug123

    US

    United States

    5

    Sahra is invaluable for all aspects of developmental editing. Brilliantly intelligent and intuitive. She brings wisdom and sensitivity to all her projects.

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
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    image-docs

    epicshepherd

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Her attention to detail and language of description regarding aspects of my story tell me that she has a deep understanding of emotion and environment. The words she used to express the nuances in my story tells me that she was able to place herself in the story and reflect true human emotion and behavior....

    $200-$400

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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