Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is all about the big picture. Is your book telling your readers the story you wanted it to? Does your story’s pacing need to speed up or slow down? Are any plot threads dropped along the way to your thrilling conclusion? Have you drawn your reader in and captivated them until they can’t put down your book? Do you need help with world building, or character development? I’ll work with you on all of that!
Rates start at $0.042 per word
What you get
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I’ll do 3 passes before returning your manuscript, with in-line comments.
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I’ll send you a detailed developmental edit letter with specific, actionable suggestions for you to consider.
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Follow-up 1 hour virtual talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can still talk about working together. Not every genre or book needs a specialist, sometimes that’s up to you as the author to decide. And if we agree I’m not the right person for the job, I may be able to suggest someone who does work in your genre.
I don't use generative AI in my editing process. I also don't work on manuscripts that have been written or largely written using generative AI.
I prefer using Microsoft Word with Track Changes. I can also use Google Docs or Pages if those are your only available programs.
Use a standard Times New Roman font, 12 point type, double spaced with 1-inch margins. I can accept your manuscript as a Microsoft Word document or Google Docs attached to your email. If you don’t have this program, please let me know and we’ll see what alternatives work for both of us.
No. I’m afraid that is outside the scope of what I do. Instead, I will do my best to help you get your manuscript in the best shape it can be for your next step towards getting published.
Yes! When your book is ready to be published, let me know! Send me a jpeg of the cover, photos or your launch party, etc. While I won’t promote it as extensively as you will, I will definitely help spread the word.
AI STATEMENT
Every author makes a choice on what is right for them & for their story. Every editor makes a choice on what is right for them & their business. I do not use generative AI in my work & do not work with authors who use generative AI in their writing process. This includes using programs such as ChatGPT, Claude, etc. to write, revise, edit, draft, or outline your book.If you use generative AI in your writing, I am not the editor for you.
Anne has a keen ear for authentic-sounding dialogue. She is good at identifying opportunities where I might develop the complexity of the plots & psychological coherence of characters. She is generous, astute, & a pleasure to work with; I would recommend her services to any writer, particularly authors of historical fiction.
USA Today Bestselling Author, Karen Odden
