Developmental Edits
Turn your ideas into riveting, unforgettable stories
For drafts, revisions, and final touches to your manuscript—for writers who want thoughtful, ongoing feedback and support.
Services Breakdown:
to refine your ideas and bring your story onto the page.
Timeline and big-picture overview
to map out character arcs, plot threads, and key developments
of your manuscript focused on structure, pacing, character arcs, and narrative logic.
Not sure where to start? Here’s how to choose:
Collaborative Brainstorming
Vision: Gain specific insights about your story through focused brainstorming sessions
Price: $200 per 2 hour live video session
What’s included:
Before We Meet:
I’ll send a questionnaire in advance so I can prepare and make sure you get the most out of our time together.
Live Video Session:
We’ll meet live to work through your story—expanding ideas, asking questions, and clarifying your next steps.
Ongoing Chat Support:
I’ll provide one week of follow-up support via chat for questions, ideas, or next steps (responses within 24 hours on weekdays)
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>>This service is for you if:
You’re stuck and need clarity, momentum, or inspiration
You are looking for a real person to bounce ideas off of
You’re considering a larger package and want to see how we work together before committing to something bigger
Big Picture Review
Vision: Visualize the overall scope of your story
Price: $0.01 per word
Minimum word count: 10,000 words
What’s included:
A full read-through of your manuscript and a detailed “blueprint” of your story—mapping how it unfolds and where it can be strengthened, including a structured spreadsheet covering:
Timeline and story structure, including inconsistencies, gaps, and areas that need clarification
Character arcs, showing where each character stands and where they can be further developed
Emotional beats and turning points, with a clear breakdown of your story’s progression
Plot progression and key story movements, with broad-stroke feedback on where the narrative can be strengthened
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>>This service is for you if:
You’ve finished a draft and aren’t sure what’s working
You want a clear, big-picture view of your story
You’re not sure where to focus your edits
You want a general overview of your novel before delving into line-by-line analysis
Line-by-line Analysis
Vision: Get a full review of your story in detail
Price: $0.03 per word
Minimum word count: 10,000 words
What’s included:
A full read-through of your manuscript with detailed feedback on:
Timeline and story structure
Character arcs and development
Plot, pacing, and narrative flow
Clarity, consistency, and overall cohesion
Emotional impact and thematic development
Scene effectiveness and narrative momentum
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>>This service is for you if:
You’ve finished your first draft
OR
Are looking for feedback on a specific section
You want detailed feedback on your novel overall before it goes to copy