1:1 SERVICES

Development Editing

Work with a former “ Big Five” editor to bring out the best in your book. With each of these developmental editing packages, you’ll receive thorough, high-level feedback to help you tighten up your narrative, flesh out your characters, convey your message with skill, and more.

PREMIUM PACKAGE

*Limited Availability*
An intensive editorial deep dive, this is my most immersive and hands-on editorial service.  In addition to high-level developmental feedback, this package includes extensive in-line commentary and red-lining directly within your manuscript.

INCLUDES:

• Full Editorial Letter (~8-15 pages in length)
  A comprehensive, industry-informed developmental analysis that combines professional critique with craft-level guidance for revision.  In addition to diagnosing structural and narrative issues—such as pacing, dramatic tension, and character development—this letter identifies recurring patterns across the manuscript and translates those insights into a clear, prioritized roadmap for revision.

• In-Line Comments and Red-Lining
  Thorough in-line feedback throughout the manuscript (using Microsoft Word comments and tracked changes). Comments expand upon recommendations in the editorial letter and identify areas in need of clarification, cuts, or further development.

• Reverse Outline
  A complete scene-by-scene outline of the manuscript to support future structural revisions and story mapping.

• 1-Hour Phone Consultation
  A dedicated session to discuss feedback, brainstorm revisions, ask questions, and plan next steps for your project.

Best For: Writers who want a deeply hands-on editorial experience and are ready to engage with in-line feedback on a manuscript that has already taken shape, even as larger structural changes may still emerge.

Note: Because this is my most immersive editorial service, I accept a limited number of Premium Development projects each year, based on capacity and project fit.

VALUE PACKAGE

A foundational, high-level developmental edit and my recommended package for most writers.  This service offers strategic, industry-informed feedback on your manuscript, along with clear recommendations for executing your next revision.

INCLUDES:

• Comprehensive Developmental Feedback (Bullet-Point Format)
  A detailed, high-level assessment of the manuscript, including notes on structure, tone, pacing, character development, dramatic tension, and more. Feedback is organized to identify patterns and establish clear priorities for revision, guiding your next draft.

• 1-Hour Editorial Consultation
  A live conversation to walk you through the feedback, answer questions, and talk through revision strategies.

• Video Recording (Optional)

  Opt-in to receive a recording of our session so you can revisit insights as you revise.

Best For: Writers who are looking for professional insight as they make larger structural revisions to their manuscript—and who want to know what’s working, what isn’t, and where to go from here.