Developmental Editing for Nonfiction

Whether you’re preparing a book proposal, manuscript, or full draft for submission, developmental editing helps strengthen the clarity, structure, and impact of your work.

This is a comprehensive, big-picture edit focused on how your ideas are organized and how effectively they communicate with your intended audience.

What Developmental Editing Addresses

I examine the structural and conceptual elements that shape your manuscript, including:

Core idea and central argument
Structure and organization
Clarity and logical progression
Narrative flow
Audience alignment
Pacing and forward momentum
Overall coherence and effectiveness

The goal is to clarify your message, strengthen your structure, and ensure that your manuscript delivers its ideas with precision and purpose.

What You Receive

A detailed editorial report (approximately 5–10 pages)
In-text margin comments throughout the manuscript
Clear, actionable guidance for revision

The report focuses on structure, clarity, argument development, and overall effectiveness — helping you refine your manuscript with direction and confidence. This service is available to individual authors and publishing houses.

Rates

Developmental Editing – Nonfiction
$0.035 per word

Custom quotes available upon review.

Ready to Move Forward?

If you’re preparing your manuscript for submission and would like professional, structural feedback, I’d be pleased to connect.
Visit the Contact page to get started.