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Speculative Fiction Developmental Editing

Are you looking for a full developmental edit of your novel?

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A full developmental edit is a really useful learning tool if you're new to creative writing or starting out in a fresh genre. It's a course in fiction writing craft and technique, with your novel as the example text.

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​​​Full Developmental Edit

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I read your novel twice and deliver editorial feedback as a longer report (around 3,000 words + extra worksheets), detailed manuscript comments (typically one per page), and on a one-hour feedback call. 

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If you're unsure about whether to book this or an editorial assessment, I recommend booking an editorial assessment first, then purchasing this as an add-on.

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Not sure what a developmental edit entails? Read this blog post.

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Cost: £25 / $34 per 1000 words

A 70,000-word novel would cost £1750 ($2380)

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​You can also purchase this service as an add-on after an editorial assessment or a coached editorial assessment. I will discount the cost of the original service from the total cost of the developmental edit.

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Short Story or Chapter Developmental Edit

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​You send me your manuscript, and I give you detailed feedback on it. Then we’ll meet for 30 mins to discuss the feedback on a call.

 

Types of documents:​

  • Short stories

  • Novel query packages

 

You receive:

  • Manuscript comments on the text

  • A summary comment suggesting big-picture revisions

  • A 30-min Zoom call to discuss the feedback

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Prices:

£149 for short stories up to 5,000 words (approx. $200)

£299 for the first 10,000 words of your novel (approx. $400)​

Description of the workflow for a developmental edit.

"The editorial report was one of the greatest feedback tools I have ever received."

—Vincent Burke, Queer Romantasy Author

Testimonials

"The biggest value I received from Andy was in the way he helped me to deepen my entire story. He showed me where beats or characterizations I took for granted had gaps to a reader, or raised questions I hadn't considered."

—Robert Winter, Queer Romantasy Author

 

​"Working with Andy made my debut novel better, and the results in distribution and reviews prove it."

—Nathan Wagner, Speculative Fiction Author

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"Andrew's editing was of the highest standard. I learned a lot about the process from him and felt confident my manuscript was in good hands. It was a rewarding experience I hope to repeat soon." 

—Ada Gadomski, Fantasy Fiction Author

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