When you book this service, I’ll read your manuscript closely from a reader’s perspective, paying attention to how the story unfolds on the page. My feedback focuses on structure, pacing, character arcs, emotional beats, and overall flow — with particular care given to tension, transformation, and emotional logic.

You’ll receive in-line comments directly in the manuscript, highlighting what’s already working beautifully while gently pointing out areas where greater clarity, impact, or cohesion could strengthen the story. My goal is never to overwhelm you, but to help your draft fall into place in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and true to what you’re trying to do.

Alongside the in-line feedback, you’ll also receive a developmental summary report that steps back from the page to look at the manuscript as a whole. This includes overall impressions, key strengths, and a small number of focused areas to explore during revision — a clear, manageable map rather than a long to-do list.

A 14-day support window is included, during which you’re welcome to ask follow-up questions or talk through any of the feedback. This is intended as clarification and support, not ongoing revision coaching.

Manuscript Development is also commonly known as developmental editing or a developmental read-through. This service is available for full manuscripts or partial reads. If you’re submitting a section rather than a complete draft, a brief synopsis is appreciated so I can read with proper context.

What's Included

• In-line manuscript comments

• Developmental summary report (big-picture focus)

• Reader-focused feedback on character, pacing, and emotional payoff

• 14-day follow-up support window for questions and clarification

Pricing / Turnaround

Up to 40,000 words

• $720

• Average turnaround: 2 weeks

40,000 to 55,000 words

• $990

• Average turnaround: 3 weeks

55,000 to 70,000 words

• $1,260

• Average turnaround: 3-4 weeks

70,000 to 90,000 words

• $1,620

• Average turnaround: 4-5 weeks

90,000+ words

• $0.018 per word

• Average turnaround: 5-7+ weeks

On a deadline? Rush projects are subject to availability and may include an additional fee.

If you’re unsure which tier your manuscript falls into, just send me your word count — I’ll guide you.

Reader-focused story & character feedback to help your draft make sense and fall into place — without reshaping your voice or vision.

FAQs

• What kind of feedback do you provide?
  A: I focus on big-picture story elements like character, structure, pacing, and emotional clarity, not line edits or proofreading.

• Is follow-up support included?
  A: Yes — you get a 14-day support window after receiving feedback to ask clarifying questions. This can also be extended for a small fee.

• Can you review revised scenes or new pages?
  A: That’s not included in the core service, but you can book a separate Revision Q&A add-on for focused guidance on specific parts.

Manuscript Development