Developmental Editing Services

When you have gotten to the point in your writing project where you need some fresh eyes to evaluate your work, it’s time to invest in a Developmental Edit. This is where I will read your entire manuscript, or a particular portion (described below) and give you specific, targeted feedback about how to improve your work.

Plot & Pen offers the following editorial packages:

First Chapter Review

Review of first chapter up to ten pages or 3000 words.

What you get:

• Annotated MS pages
• Editorial letter discussing what’s working and what needs work, with specific next steps
• 30-minute editorial review call to discuss my feedback and your responses and questions

Investment: $99.00

First 50 Pages Review

Review of first 50 MS pages, standard formatting

What you get:

• Annotated MS pages
• Checklist based on the book The First 50 Pages by Jeff Gerke
• Editorial letter discussing what’s working and what needs work, with specific next steps
• 30-minute editorial review call to discuss my feedback and your responses and questions

Investment: $349.00

Basic Developmental Edit

Developmental edit of your finished draft

What you get:

• Annotated MS pages
• Editorial letter discussing what’s working and what needs work, with specific next steps
• 60-minute editorial review call to discuss my feedback and your responses and questions

Investment: 2 cents/word (e.g. a MS of 85K words would be $1700)

Deluxe Developmental Edit

Developmental edit of your finished draft with enhanced feedback and deliverables

What you get:

• annotated MS pages
• Editorial letter discussing what’s working and what needs work, with specific next steps
• Spreadsheet containing a scene-by-scene outline of your novel, plot and character details, and revision notes
• Annotated checklist based on the book The First 50 Pages by Jeff Gerke
• 60-minute editorial review call to discuss my feedback and your responses and questions

Investment: 3 cents/word (e.g. a MS of 85K words would be $2550)

Clarity Call

Need some additional support outside your package? Don’t want to commit to continuous coaching but would like occasional feedback? This is your specialty service!