Developmental Editing
If you have completed a full draft of your book, getting a developmental edit is the first step on the journey to querying agents or self-publishing. As your developmental editor, I will attend to big-picture elements of your story’s content, such as character development, conflict, plot, plausibility, and worldbuilding.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Marked-up manuscript
- Detailed edit letter
PRICING
Starting at $0.035/word
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Turnaround Time:
I often book several months out, so please contact me early to make sure you get a spot in my schedule. Once I begin work, a typical developmental edit takes me about four to six weeks.
Formats & Platforms:
Word
FIT & FOCUS
This Service Helps With:
Character development, conflict, plot, plausibility, worldbuilding
Great Fit For:
Ideal for authors with a complete book draft who plan to query agents or self-publish.
TESTIMONIALS
“Kaitlin is always quick to respond, deeply intuitive and understanding about the core of the writing process, and delivers more than I expect. I would always recommend her to anyone looking for help developing their story at any point along the way.”
~ David Beaumier
“If you’re looking for an editor that goes above and beyond to understand the scope and direction of your work and helps take it to new heights, look no further than Kaitlin Schmidt. She understood what I wanted from my story, offered amazing suggestions on where to change the narrative, and helped to pinpoint plot holes that needed strengthening. She gave me ideas that really polished it and gave it a more solid footing.”
~ Angel Wolfe