Developmental Editing
Structural insight across plot, pacing, character, and voice — the deepest edit we offer.
Rate
£0.045 per word
Minimum charge
£650
Typical turnaround
21 working days
Overview
What this engagement covers.
A developmental edit interrogates the architecture of your book. Your editor reads the full manuscript twice, then delivers a structural report and in-line notes covering narrative arc, pacing, character motivation, theme, and market positioning.
Benefits
- A candid, chapter-by-chapter structural assessment
- Character and arc mapping with concrete revision priorities
- Market positioning notes for your genre and readership
- A follow-up call with your editor to plan the rewrite
Process
How the work proceeds.
01
Pairing
We match you with an editor who publishes in your genre.
02
Immersive read
Two full passes, uninterrupted, before a single note is written.
03
Editorial report
A 10–20 page report with prioritised, actionable revisions.
04
Debrief
A 60-minute call to interrogate the notes and plan the rewrite.
Deliverables
- Editorial report (PDF)
- Annotated manuscript (DOCX)
- Revision roadmap
- 60-minute debrief call
Frequently asked questions
Ready when you are
Ready to commission a developmental editing?
Share a chapter — or the whole manuscript. We respond within one business day with a private, no-obligation proposal.