Developmental Editing
Strengthen the manuscript as a whole.
Evaluate structure, organization, pacing, character development, argument, flow, gaps, and other big-picture concerns.
Best for: Manuscripts that need substantial editorial guidance.
Find the right level of editorial support to strengthen, refine, and prepare your manuscript for publication.
Start with what you want your editor to focus on.
From big-picture development to final proofreading, choose the level of editorial support your manuscript needs.
Strengthen the manuscript as a whole.
Evaluate structure, organization, pacing, character development, argument, flow, gaps, and other big-picture concerns.
Best for: Manuscripts that need substantial editorial guidance.
Strengthen the writing itself.
Improve prose, word choice, readability, point of view, tense, repetition, and awkward passages.
Best for: Manuscripts that need stronger, clearer, more effective writing.
Improve accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, contextual word usage, clarity, and consistency while respecting your voice.
Best for: Completed manuscripts preparing for publication.
Give a polished manuscript one final review.
Catch remaining spelling, punctuation, and consistency issues before publication.
Best for: Manuscripts that have already been thoroughly edited.
Professional editing that respects your verse.
Review punctuation, grammar, consistency, rhythm, and presentation while preserving your creative voice.
Best for: Poetry and poetry collections.
Refine your story for young readers.
Strengthen language, pacing, readability, story development, and age appropriateness.
Best for: Children's stories and books for young readers.
Our editors consider the conventions and reader expectations of your genre, from fiction and children's books to Christian and faith-based works, while preserving your individual voice.
Tell us about your manuscript and what you'd like to improve. Our editing team can help you determine the right level of editorial support.
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