Developmental Editing: What's the story?
A developmental edit focuses on the “big picture” elements of your manuscript, such as:
- Plot structure
- Conflict/tension
- Character development
- Dialogue
- Setting
- Point of view
- Voice and style
- Suitability for the intended audience/market
- Tendencies toward particular grammatical errors or other writing infelicities
The cost of a developmental edit depends on the length of the manuscript, what shape the story is in, and the desired scope of the editing.