Developmental editing is, at its most basic, a big-picture analysis of your manuscript. I look at things like the worldbuilding (if applicable), character arcs, plot development, tone, consistency of voice (both for the author and the characters), and other large-scale elements of your writing.

Developmental editing does not address the issues of language, specific word choices, spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. For those, you would be better served by a line edit or a copyedit.

Developmental editing packages include an editorial letter that gives chapter-by-chapter commentary as well as overarching analysis of your manuscript. This editorial letter will be emailed to you as a PDF, and after you receive it, you will have the option to book a 45 minute video call with me to discuss my feedback and ask any questions you may still have.

Even though my line editing and copyediting are project-based pricing, I charge a word count-based rate for developmental editing packages.
My developmental editing services are $0.0275 USD per word. This reflects my desire to balance both a fair rate for my work and my hope to be more affordable for indie authors. (The EFA’s median rate is $0.033 USD per word for developmental editing, so I am well below that rate to maintain my affordability.)
I also offer flexible payment plans that can be adjusted to fit your specific needs.

I do not offer 1,000 word sample edits for developmental editing – just seeing this little snippet of your work doesn’t give me very much to work with.
However, I offer a single chapter developmental edit for $20 USD. If you decide to work with me after receiving this edit, the $20 USD will be subtracted from your total due at the end of the project.

Disclaimer: I have the right to refuse any project at any time and for any reason. You have the right to choose not to work with me for any reason before I begin your edit.