Because even finished drafts sometimes need a crown adjustment.

Our book would not have been possible without the guidance, support, humor, and persistence of Lisa, as she led us through the process.

Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull, founders of ProAssisting. Authors of The 29-Hour Work Day, ranked by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the seven top books to read.

First off—congratulations. Writing “The End” is no small feat. Now the honest bit: your draft might not yet be a book. It might be…a noble attempt. And that’s where a Developmental Editor comes in.

What does a developmental editor do?

I read your manuscript top to bottom, crown tilted, pen unsheathed, and I return with:

• An editorial letter addressing structure, arc, pacing, tone, and flow
• Margin notes throughout—sharp but kind, asking the hard questions
• Audience perspective checks: is it clear, compelling, pitched right for your reader?
• For fiction: world-building consistency, character depth, narrative arcs, pacing, and ending satisfaction
• For nonfiction: message clarity, voice consistency, theme alignment, and whether your expertise actually lands with your target readers

Think of me as the architect checking your blueprints. I don’t fuss over commas, but I will point out the cracked foundation or the staircase leading nowhere.

You’ll walk away with a manuscript marked for glory, a strategy for revision, and the confidence that you’re building something that works.

The going rate for this service is $0.065 per word, plus $350 for a call to discuss.

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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation!