Romance & Romantasy
Developmental Editing

When you book this service, I read your manuscript closely from both an editor’s perspective and a reader’s perspective, paying attention to how the story actually unfolds on the page.

This developmental editing process focuses on the big-picture elements that shape how a story works, including story structure, plot development, pacing, character arcs, emotional beats, and overall narrative flow. I’m especially attentive to how tension builds, how characters change, and whether the emotional logic of the story feels clear and grounded.

Throughout the manuscript, you’ll receive in-line comments that highlight what is already working well while also offering gentle manuscript feedback where clarity, cohesion, or emotional impact could be strengthened. The aim is not to overwhelm you with changes, but to help you see how the pieces of the story can come together more intentionally.

Alongside the in-line feedback, you’ll also receive a developmental editorial report that steps back from the page and looks at the manuscript as a whole. This report includes overall impressions, the core strengths of your story, and a small number of focused areas to explore during revision. Rather than a long list of tasks, you’ll receive a clearer sense of direction for strengthening your plot, pacing, and character arcs.

After delivery, you’ll have a 14-day asynchronous support window where you can ask follow-up questions by email. This space is meant to help with understanding and clarification as you process the developmental feedback. It does not include additional editing or ongoing revision coaching, though separate services are available if you’d like deeper support during revision.

This service is available for full manuscripts or partial reads, and is designed for completed or near-complete romance and romantasy novels that need big-picture developmental feedback. If you’re submitting only part of your manuscript, a short synopsis is helpful so I can read the work with the proper story context and provide the most useful developmental editing and manuscript feedback on your plot, characters, and story structure.

What's Included

• In-line manuscript comments

• Developmental summary report (big-picture focus)

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

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

Pricing / Turnaround
Starting at $0.018 per word

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: 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.

I take a limited number of developmental projects each month to ensure depth and care. Availability is based on both manuscript length and timing.

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve time for your project. The remaining balance is due once the work is complete and before deliverables are sent.

Payment plans are available for projects on a limited basis. If this would be helpful, feel free to mention it when you get in touch.

Reader-focused developmental editing for romance and romantasy manuscripts, designed to help your draft make sense and fall into place without reshaping your voice or vision.

If you feel your manuscript is close, but something still isn’t quite falling into place, tell me a little about your project and what you’re hoping to strengthen.

FAQs

• What kind of feedback do you provide?
  A: I focus on big-picture story elements such as character development, story structure, pacing, and emotional clarity. The goal is to help you understand how the story is working as a whole and where it may need more support during revision.

  This service does not include line edits or proofreading.

• Is follow-up support included?
  Yes. After you receive your feedback, you’ll have a 14-day support window where you’re welcome to ask clarifying questions by email.

  This space is meant to help you understand the developmental feedback as you process it. If you’d like more time, the window can be extended for a small additional fee.

  If you’d like support translating feedback into concrete revision steps, Revision Support is also available as an optional next step.

• Can you review revised scenes or new pages?
  A: Reviewing revised material isn’t included in the core service. However, you’re welcome to book a Revision Support add-on if you’d like focused guidance on specific scenes or sections as you revise.

• Why do you require a non-refundable deposit?
  The deposit secures dedicated time for your manuscript and allows me to plan my schedule thoughtfully.

  I understand that writing timelines can shift, so if something unexpected comes up, I’m always happy to discuss rescheduling where possible, depending on availability.

  Final payment is due once the work is complete and before the deliverables are sent.