Developmental Editing

Our main focus will be the storyline, worldbuilding, character development, pacing, structural issues, etc. Includes an editorial report.

Is this service right for you?

For a novel to reach its full potential, you'll want an unbiased review of all its finer points: character, pacing, plot, character arcs, romance (if any), story development, etc. Our developmental editing package offers that and so much more. We will work side by side with you to make your novel the best it can be.

This package includes:

in-text edits/tracked changes/comments in the manuscript
an editorial report
critique more in-depth than industry standards
basic copy/line editing
basic proofread
2x 30min chats via Zoom after you receive feedback
discount on second or third editing (i.e. proofreading for the same novel)

Our expertise, cost, and turnaround time

Genres:
fantasy, romance (including paranormal), young adult (romance, dystopian, fantasy), and thrillers

Cost:

Starting at $0.03 per word

A note on pricing: If you choose to do a developmental edit following a beta read with us, the cost of the beta read will be deducted from your developmental edit total.

Booking: Please note that as of April 1, 2024, a 10% deposit of the total cost will be required to book a developmental editing slot.

Over 100,000 words?

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Turnaround:
2 weeks or less for a novella (60K and under)
3-4 weeks for a novel (60K and over)

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What authors say about us

“A rare gem in the editing world”

“Alexa is a rare gem in the editing world. Trusting her with my YA fantasy novel felt like a welcomed hug throughout the process, which then turned into an incredibly encouraging push toward the publishing journey. Nearly one hundred thousand words were combed through with Alexa’s obvious talent and care. From the first meeting, she understood the meaning behind this book, and with remarkable integrity, carried that in her work. I am beyond grateful, and cannot wait for her to care for my future projects like a mother for a child, a surgeon for a heart, or a talented editor for a literary dream.”

Barbara Kvelstein

Author of Agnes and the Locket of Secrets, a YA fantasy novel

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Pricing

Pricing is in US dollars and is subject to change. Manuscript length and complexity can lead to additional charges. We will always contact you before proceeding in such cases.

English Proficiency

We do not accept manuscripts with a poor mastery of the English language. If you are unsure, please send us the first chapter of your work. Any misrepresentation of the complexity of your novel will lead to your order being cancelled.

Turnaround

Unless otherwise specified on your invoice, turnaround for the majority of our packages is 2-3 weeks. We can accommodate urgent requests, but there will be an additional rush fee. Please contact us in advance.