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Developmental Editing

A full developmental read of your manuscript — structure, pacing, character, and flow — with clear, actionable notes and a roadmap to make it stronger.

  • A complete structural read of your manuscript
  • Specific, actionable notes — not vague feedback
  • Launch price: $99 (normally $299)

Why it matters

The edit that makes everything else worth it.

A polished cover and clean formatting can't save a story that sags in the middle or a nonfiction book that loses its thread. Developmental editing works on the big stuff — structure, pacing, character arcs, clarity, and flow — the things that decide whether readers finish your book and recommend it. Using our AI-assisted process and a real person's eye, you get a detailed report that tells you what's working, what isn't, and exactly how to fix it.

What's included

The big-picture fixes.

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A full read of your manuscript for structure & flow

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Pacing, tension, and momentum notes

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Character, arc, and consistency feedback (or clarity & argument, for nonfiction)

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Chapter-level observations

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Specific, actionable revision guidance

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A prioritized roadmap, delivered as a clear report

What we need from you

Send us the draft.

Your manuscript

Word works best — wherever your draft is right now.

Your genre

So we read it against the right conventions.

A logline or synopsis

Optional, but it helps us see your intent.

What you're struggling with

Tell us where it feels stuck and we'll dig in.

This is a developmental report — a clear, honest assessment with a roadmap — not a line-by-line copy edit.

Simple from start to finish

How it works

I

Order

Check out securely — one service at a time, no account needed.

II

Upload your manuscript

Send your draft and a couple of details about your goals.

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Get your report

A detailed developmental read with a clear roadmap, in 3–5 business days.

Often added with this

Before and after.

Review Crew — $19.99

Want a quick, scored read first? Review Crew shows you where to focus before a deeper edit.

See Review Crew →

The Complete Package — $599

Once the story's strong, format it, cover it, and set it up for Amazon.

See the bundle →

Questions

Good to know

Is this a line edit or proofread?+
No — it's developmental, focused on the big picture: structure, pacing, character, clarity, and flow. It's the work you do before polishing sentences.
How is the $99 price possible?+
It's a launch price (normally $299). By pairing an AI-assisted process with a real person's review, we keep it affordable without cutting the depth.
Will you rewrite my book?+
No — we give you a clear, honest assessment and a roadmap. The words stay yours; you make the changes (or come back for more help).
Fiction and nonfiction?+
Both. For nonfiction we focus on structure, clarity, and whether the argument lands.
How long does it take?+
3–5 business days, depending on length.
What do I get at the end?+
A detailed report: what's working, what needs attention, and a prioritized plan to revise.

Make the story as good as the idea.

Get a clear, honest read and a roadmap to a stronger book — at the launch price.

Strengthen my book — $99