In a developmental edit from SRD Editing Services, the editor reads & reviews your manuscript, focusing on large-scale (“big picture”) issues, helping to guide you according to your text’s strengths and weaknesses.
The developmental editor does not “copywrite” or “ghostwrite” for you — meaning, the editor is not “hands on” in making corrections or changes to the wording on the page.
Instead, the developmental editor leaves comments in the margins and gives notes/suggestions to advise the writer on how to revise that section of text.
In a developmental edit from SRD Editing Services, the editor focuses on critiquing your manuscript for improvement. All suggestions are made in an effort to assist you with clarity and concision. The editor’s goal is to help you tell your story and deliver your message.
The developmental editor can help with writing tips and resources, as well as provide suggestions for alternate wording.
All critiques and comments are delivered back to you to help guide your next round of drafting, according to your goal for the book.