I will provide developmental editing for your novel

The gig is for short stories, novels (romance, sci-fi, horror, fantasy, literary and commercial fiction, thriller, crime fiction, mystery, Y.A., NA), memoirs, nonfiction books, for authors who wish to publish at a commercial standard without losing their individuality.

To engage readers, it's important that the manuscript follows certain narrative rules. As a developmental editor, I offer detailed feedback on:

-the structure of your book

-an in-depth view at character arcs

-continuity

-dialogue

-action

-description

-pacing

-tone & style

-clarity

-how to improve readability

-ways to 'hook' the reader.

Developmental editing is a deep analysis of all of these plus:

-themes and how they intertwine in your writing

-analysis of story structure, flow

-character motivations and character interiority

-world building (too much or too little)

-character psychology and the interactions between your characters

-how the characters interact with their world

-inconsistencies, plot holes

-tension, suspense and where they may be lacking.

You'll receive:

-a report with my detailed analysis,

-your manuscript with my comments throughout including suggestions on how to correct the problems.