Editing Wonder

The main focus is to identify what is working and what is not working with your novel. Areas of confusion or loss of reader attention are marked, along with emotional responses to the story, characters, and writing. Any other notable observations are made and the separation of feedback into the four story elements begins.

In this stage, the chapters and scenes are analyzed with a focus on: character development, plot progression, thematic elements, and worldbuilding details. The chapter-level structure, pacing, and flow are taken into account and initial edits on paragraph-level clarity, cohesion, and engagement are done. 

During this stage, I go into your manuscript and highlight specific areas where developmental edits can occur. This can include restructuring chapters, scenes, and major events to improve the logical flow of your story and to increase tension. Sample areas of improvement could include expanding on a character’s motivation, raising the stakes and increasing the conflict to keep the reader turning the page, or making sure the big reveal happens at just the right moment.

First read and chapter notes = .015 cents per word

60,000 words = $900

90,000 words = $1350

120,000 words = $1,800

Full Developmental Edit = .03 cents per word (includes first read, chapter notes, and in-text comments)

60,000 words = $1,800

90,000 words = $2,700

120,000 words = $3,600

Four week turnaround:

50% due at signing of contract

50% due at delivery of completed services

OR

split over 4 months = $400 paid per month