Types of Editing
Developmental Editing
Focuses on story structure, pacing, plot, character development, and genre consistency. Grammar or punctuation corrections are not included.
Alpha/beta reading
Offers feedback from both a reader’s and editor’s perspective on plot, setting, character development, and plot holes. Includes one-on-one brainstorming support for problem areas. Grammar or punctuation corrections are not included.
comprehensive editing
Enhances your manuscript's style and accuracy through two rounds of editing. The first round focuses on line edits for improved flow and clarity. The second round addresses grammar, punctuation, and consistency in copyediting. Together, these edits elevate your work to a polished and professional standard.
Proofreading
Focuses on correcting spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammar. Does not cover sentence structure, content, or formatting.
Not Sure Which Service You Need? Here’s a Quick Guide to the Editing Process:
When to use: Early in the writing process.
Focus: Plot structure, character development, pacing, and themes.
Goal: Strengthen your manuscript’s foundation before moving on to finer edits.
When to use: After developmental editing, before copyediting.
Focus: Reader and editor feedback on story elements, plot holes, and character arcs.
Goal: Gain insights from both a reader's and editor's perspective for major story improvements.
When to use: Once your story is solid and ready for polishing.
Focus: Line edits (sentence structure, tone) and copyediting (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
Goal: Refine your manuscript’s clarity, flow, and style, while ensuring it’s error-free.
When to use: After all major edits and final drafts.
Focus: Final checks for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
Goal: Ensure your manuscript is clean, polished, and ready for publication.