Developmental Editing
DEV edit looks at the “big picture” or “vibe” of the story.
This is where an editor will stand back and look at the forest as a whole; they see how it looks in comparison to the area around it before looking at everything inside.
P.S. - This is Anisa’s favourite type of editing to do.
Completion Timeframe
One round of editing will take an average of one and a half weeks per round.
If choosing the offered two rounds, the total completion time is three weeks.
Sample Edit
I offer a free sample edit of the first 5000 words of the manuscript. If a chapter is cut off, the rest of the chapter can still be supplied!
This ensures that my editing style, feedback delivery, and editorial sheet all make sense to you (the author)
After this edit, the manuscript can be sent off to Beta readers.
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— Identifies any plot holes or big questions left unanswered
— Identifies if the story is plot-driven or character-driven to later look at the techniques employed for each
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— How the language used impacts the ‘vibe’ of the story
— Identifies how the central theme(s) of the story resonates and works with the story’s underlying message
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— Overall flow of information across the whole story, as well as within each chapter, based on whose perspective it is
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— Identifies how information is being delivered and if it makes sense as a whole
— Cross-checks with tone, themes, and author intention of message to make sure that reader expectation of genre is met
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— Identifies character personalities to ensure that they are well-rounded characters
— Ensure the chatacters feel 3D as they travel from point A to point B