Fiction developmental editing & manuscript assessment
Finished your draft but unsure if it really works?
If something feels off with pacing, structure, character, or clarity, I offer thoughtful, story-level editorial guidance to help you revise with confidence.
The Power of Editing
Writing a novel takes time and focus. Shaping it into its strongest form can be challenging, especially when you’re deep inside the work.
As the author, you hold the entire story in your head. That closeness can make it hard to see where clarity or narrative focus might be slipping. Plot logic, pacing, character arcs, and overall flow often become clearer with fresh, objective eyes, particularly after multiple drafts.
Developmental editing offers a professional, story-level assessment of your manuscript. It highlights what’s working, shows where the narrative can be refined, and helps you focus your revisions so the story can fully come to life.
Editing Services
Manuscript Assessment
Best if you want direction before revising.
Clear, big-picture feedback on your story’s structure, pacing, characters, and overall flow. It’s designed to help you understand what’s working, what needs attention, and how to approach your next round of revisions with confidence.
Full Developmental Edit
Best if you’re ready to revise with editorial support.
Hands-on support to help shape and strengthen your manuscript at the story level. A much more deeper and detailed look in plot, character arcs, pacing, and clarity to make sure the story on the page matches the one you’re trying to tell.
Not sure where to start? Begin here.
Refining your opening so it draws readers in from the very first page. You’ll receive feedback on voice, pacing, and tension, helping you start your story with clarity and impact.
Free First Chapter Edit
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About Me
Hi, I’m Hali, I specialise in developmental editing for cozy crime and commercial fiction, helping authors bring out the best in their stories while staying true to their own voice. I
I know how difficult it can be to look at your own work with fresh eyes, this is where I come in. I take a reader-focused perspective, highlighting what’s working well, where the narrative could be clearer, and how plot, pacing, and character arcs can be strengthened to make your story as engaging as possible.
I work collaboratively and respectfully, offering clear, practical feedback that supports your revision process without rewriting your story. My goal is to help you shape your manuscript into the strongest version of itself, with your unique voice at its heart.
Whether you’re revising a first draft or polishing a manuscript that has already been through multiple rounds of edits, I’m here to provide honest assessment, clarity, and encouragement at every step.
If you’d like thoughtful, reader-focused feedback on your opening with no pressure to commit, start with a free opening chapter review.