Developmental
Editing

Process

• Diagnostic read and margin queries.

• Editorial memo outlining what’s working, what isn’t, and a concrete revision plan.

• Live calls to walk through recommendations.

Core focus 

• Strengthen structure, argument, and narrative arc.

• Clarify purpose, audience, and positioning.

• Tighten flow between sections; reduce redundancy and tangents.

• Identify gaps, logic issues, and opportunities to amplify impact.

Content & organization

• Recommend reordering, adding, or cutting sections.

• Sharpen thesis, through-line, and chapter/section goals.

• Improve pacing, transitions, and signposting.

• Align tone and depth with reader expectations.

Evidence & examples

• Flag missing support, overreliance on jargon, or outdated sources.

• Suggest clearer examples, case studies, and visuals to advance the message.

Author-specific goals

• Address your priorities (e.g., accessibility, voice, market fit, stakeholder needs).​

Deliverables

• Editorial memo (2–6 pages) with a prioritized roadmap.

• Marked-up manuscript with structural comments and queries.

• Revised outline/table of contents (as needed).

• Action checklist for your next draft.​

Ideal for

• Early or messy drafts; major rethinks; proposals; long-form reports; theses; books.

Optional add-ons (quoted separately)

• Proofreading or Copyediting of the finished manuscript

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