Editing services
Manuscript Critique
Provides a comprehensive analysis of your manuscript's strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This service focuses on big-picture elements of your story, such as plot, character development, pacing, and overall structure.
Who it's for:
Ideal for writers who have completed a first draft and need an objective analysis to enhance the plot, develop characters, and identify potential issues. Whether you're looking to strengthen emotional arcs, tighten story flow, or simply test the reader's experience, a manuscript critique offers valuable insights for improvement.
What to expect:
Feedback on structure and story arc: I'll analyse your story’s overall shape to ensure it follows a compelling narrative that grips readers from beginning to end.
Character depth and motivation: Get actionable feedback on how to make your characters more relatable, dynamic, and memorable.
Pacing evaluation: Suggestions on tightening or expanding scenes to maintain tension and balance storytelling, so that no part of the manuscript feels rushed or dragged out.
Plot consistency: Identify plot holes, inconsistencies, or elements that could be developed further for a more coherent story.
Deliverables:
An editorial letter outlining my assessment of the manuscript. This includes insights on how to elevate the key aspects of your story.
Benefits:
Gain a fresh, professional perspective on your work that helps you pinpoint both the highlights and the hidden challenges.
Boost your confidence: Feel more confident about starting your revision process
Save time: Receive focused, clear recommendations that help you avoid common pitfalls in the rewriting process.
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing provides a deep dive into the core elements of your manuscript, focusing on how to reshape and refine your story at a foundational level. I will work with you on a collaborative basis to examine your story structure, plot progression, character arcs, world-building, and overall narrative flow to ensure your manuscript reaches its full potential.
Who it's for:
Writers who have completed a draft of their manuscript and are ready to take it to the next level. If you're seeking someone to work with on a collaborative basis this is the service for you.
Perfect for authors who want to solidify their story’s foundation before diving into detailed line edits.
What to expect:
Story structure and plot development: I will work with you to ensure that the story’s framework is strong, your plot is logical and engaging, and your scenes build momentum in a cohesive way.
Character development and arcs: I’ll provide detailed feedback on how to make your characters more vivid, ensuring they grow and evolve throughout the story. This includes evaluating their motivations, relationships, and how they drive the plot.
Pacing and tension: Every scene should have purpose, build tension, and propel the story forward. I'll help identify where pacing might slow or where additional conflict could enhance the story.
World-building and setting consistency: For fantasy, sci-fi, or any story with complex world-building, I will ensure your setting is immersive, believable, and consistent throughout the manuscript.
Subplots and themes: A look at how well your subplots enhance the main story and how to weave themes more subtly and effectively into the narrative.
Deliverables:
A comprehensive editorial report detailing my in-depth feedback on your manuscript’s structure, pacing, character development, and overall story. This will include both praise for the strongest elements and actionable advice for addressing areas that need improvement.
Chapter-by-chapter analysis, breaking down each section to pinpoint what’s working and what may need revision to maintain flow and engagement.
In-manuscript comments providing scene-specific suggestions, highlighting any inconsistencies, and offering ideas for tightening or expanding sections to strengthen the narrative.
One revision plan to allow you to implement changes and do another read through
Benefits:
Holistic transformation: Developmental editing digs deep into your manuscript’s structure, ensuring all the foundational elements work together to create a compelling, cohesive story.
Enhance reader engagement: By refining pacing, tension, and character arcs, we will work to keep readers invested from start to finish.
Clarity in storytelling: Receive guidance on how to clarify complex storylines, strengthen themes, and bring out the heart of your narrative.
Tailored feedback: You'll get personalised, in-depth suggestions specific to your manuscript’s needs, so you can revise with confidence and direction.