Revise With Confidence

You have a completed manuscript, but you're not sure what needs to be fixed and/or how to fix it.

That's where developmental editing comes in.

A developmental edit will look for big picture issues—plot, pacing, characterization, setting, etc.—and make sure everything is working effectively to tell the story you want to tell.

My goal is to not only help you improve this manuscript but to help you improve your writing skills overall and gain greater confidence as a writer, bringing you one step closer to published author

  • "As soon as I saw Lisa's developmental edit of my document, I knew she was as invested as I am in making my story shine. Her insights helped bring out the best of my story."

    Addison Lea, Romance Author

  • "Lisa has a great eye for what makes a manuscript work: tension, conflict, pacing, character arc...you name it. She gave specific feedback and suggestions in places where something wasn't working, all with a positive, helpful approach."

    Jen Craven, Women’s Fiction Author

  • "Lisa is an outstanding developmental editor. I’m astonished by her talent of seeing details and the big picture at the same time. I could tell how much she cared about my book and feel I have the best possible first step in my publishing process."

    C. D’Angelo, Women’s Fiction Author

Editing Services

Manuscript Evaluation

A manuscript evaluation is a big-picture overview of your story and the issues that need attention.

What’s Included:

✅ A detailed edit letter reviewing the big picture of your manuscript, including areas of strength and areas for improvement with guidance for revision

✅ In-manuscript comments on your first chapter to help guide you further and give some examples of how you can make suggested changes

✅ Follow-up feedback on up to 10 revised manuscript pages of your choosing

✅ Additional resources I feel might be helpful for you in understanding the concerns with your manuscript and how to fix them (where applicable)

Great for Writers Who:

❊ Want professional feedback on their manuscript but may not have the budget for an in-depth edit

❊ Are more experienced with the revisions process and just want an overall analysis of the aspects that aren't working in their manuscript

❊ Are able to take more general feedback and apply it to specific instances within their manuscript

Your Investment: $0.01 per word

Deep Dive Developmental Edit

A deep dive developmental edit takes a manuscript evaluation one step further with in-manuscript comments for the entire story.

What’s Included:

✅ A detailed edit letter reviewing the big picture of your manuscript, including areas of strength and areas for improvement with guidance for revision

✅ In-manuscript comments throughout the entire manuscript to give you specific recommendations for how to improve the weaknesses identified in the edit letter.

✅ Follow-up feedback on up to 25 revised manuscript pages of your choosing

✅ Additional resources I feel might be helpful for you in understanding the concerns with your manuscript and how to fix them (where applicable)

Great for Writers Who:

❊ Want thorough professional feedback on their entire manuscript and specific, tailored guidance on how to revise concerns identified

❊ Have struggled to apply general feedback gained from critique partners or beta readers

❊ Are ready to take a deep-dive into their manuscript, evaluate every potential big-picture concern, and make their manuscripts as strong as they possibly can be

Your Investment: $0.018 per word

Want to add a coaching call to discuss my feedback?

Add a one-hour coaching call to your editing service to discuss my feedback in greater detail, ask questions, and/or discuss a plan for revision.

Your Investment: $100

Ongoing revision coaching packages also available. Contact me for a personalized quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A developmental edit takes a critique or beta read one significant step further by offering professional, comprehensive feedback on your manuscript and then offering suggestions and guidance for how to resolve the issues identified. As opposed to a critique in which your partner offers their thoughts but leaves it up to you to figure out how to address any concerns raised, a developmental edit offers education about how to improve the issues as well as a roadmap to revision with a comprehensive revision letter.

  • I specialize in editing women's fiction, romance, and contemporary fiction.

  • I am professionally trained in developmental editing through Club Ed. While it is not a requirement for a developmental editor to obtain certification, pursuing education and certification was important to me to ensure my clients can feel confident in my ability to provide a professional and quality edit of their manuscripts.

  • It's important to me that we are both on the same page about your vision for your story and feel confident about our partnership. When you reach out to inquire about my editing services, I'll ask you to send over your first chapter and a synopsis and/or query letter to give me an overview of your story. This will allow me to assess if I feel confident in my ability to help you strengthen your story. I also encourage you to ask any questions you might have about my experience and how I work so you feel confident in your decision to hire me.

  • I require a $300 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot on my calendar. Half of the remaining balance will be due upon sending me the manuscript, and the final balance is due prior to receiving your completed edit.

  • For a standard length manuscript (between 70,000 to 90,000 words), a manuscript evaluation will take 3 weeks and a deep-dive developmental edit will take 5 weeks to complete. If your manuscript falls outside of this word count range, contact me to discuss a personalized estimate for completion time.

Ready To Invest In Your Manuscript?