Developmental Editing Service
Get objective feedback and improve the overall quality of your writing.
It's like having your very own industry professional in your pocket.
This is for structural/content edits, which are like a critique on steroids.
A developmental edit is for writers who want to get objective feedback about the technical and structural aspects of their story.
Make your story the very best it can be. We all need another pair of eyes to go over our precious words, and Sandy Vaile offers feedback in an honest and nurturing way, with thorough explanations of what is and isn't working, examples and suggestions of possible solutions.
LIMITED PLACES
It's like having your very own industry professional in your pocket.
This is for structural/content edits, which are like a critique on steroids.
A developmental edit is for writers who want to get objective feedback about the technical and structural aspects of their story.
Make your story the very best it can be. We all need another pair of eyes to go over our precious words, and Sandy Vaile offers feedback in an honest and nurturing way, with thorough explanations of what is and isn't working, examples and suggestions of possible solutions.
LIMITED PLACES
Book a chat with Sandy Vaile Click this link to book a no-obligation chat about your developmental editing needs. Things to think about before our call:
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I can't wait to hear more about your story!
What is a Developmental Edit?
Editing isn't about criticising your work, but giving constructive advice to help make your story the best it can be. I offer fresh eyes to see unrealised potential in your story, and participate in brainstorming to unearth any hidden gems.
My feedback will always be respectful and considerate because I understand what a huge step it is to trust me with your story, but be prepared for honestly too. I will never try to change your unique voice. A developmental edit looks at the big picture of your story including:
What it's not:
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Ready to whip your manuscript into tip-top shape?
Benefits of a Developmental Edit
No matter how many times you edit your work, you can't see it clearly. Critique partners and beta readers are valuable sources of feedback, but they rarely pick-up everything because those people can only provide feedback about skills they have learnt themselves or based on personal preferences.
How can you benefit from an edit?
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Note: I don't usually work on a whole manuscript at once because it doesn't provide you with the best value. Many of the issues will be repeated throughout the manuscript, which wastes time and money. Therefore, I prefer to work on a manuscript in two or three sections, so you can take comments onboard and apply what they've learnt to the next section.
By the end of the process, your writing as a whole will be improved, not just the manuscript, and that's a win win situation!
By the end of the process, your writing as a whole will be improved, not just the manuscript, and that's a win win situation!
What I will need from you
Once we have chatted and agreed on a timeframe and what parts of your story I'll edit, you will need to provide:
- A rough synopsis (summary of what happens to the main characters).
- The agreed wordcount that is formatted correctly (don't worry, I'll let you know what this means).
- Your edit will only be confirmed once payment is received.
What you'll receive from me
Within two weeks after payment is confirmed and you provide the requested information (whichever happens last), I will provide:
- Detailed mark-ups and comments within your Word document.
- A summary of the strengths and areas for improvement in the story and generally with your writing style.
Reasonable Pricing
(All prices in AUD)
Looking for another type of editing?
If you are past the developmental stage and have a polished manuscript that is ready for:
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