So what is developmental editing?
Typically, the first stop for a manuscript after it leaves the author's hands is developmental editing. This level of editing looks at the big-picture aspects of the manuscript.
After you've gone over and over your manuscript, taking it just as far as you can, you're ready to dive into a full critique. Developmental editing gives the author valuable insights into what works in the manuscript and what needs more attention.
A developmental edit will analyze aspects of your manuscript including:
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Overall Structure
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Character
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Story
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Pacing
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Organization
To begin the editing process, I read your full manuscript and make notes in the margins. In addition to the comments, I provide a separate editorial letter; this letter uses the notes to construct a more detailed evaluation of your manuscript.
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