Revision inside the work
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing moves beyond diagnosis and into revision. It identifies where and how a manuscript can develop stronger connective tissue, a clearer arc, or more consequential scenes without making the work formulaic.
Who it is for
For writers ready to undertake a substantial revision with an editor who can move between the book’s largest architecture and the exact prose producing the reader’s experience.
The work may include
- A complete reading of the manuscript on its own terms
- Structural, scene-level, and line-level editorial guidance
- One-on-one conversations through successive revisions
- A scope and schedule designed for the actual manuscript
A manuscript assessment tells you what the draft may need. Developmental editing stays with you while you make it happen on the page.