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Our Services
Find the Right Editing Support for Your Manuscript
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At The Developmental, editing isn’t just about fixing grammar—it’s about shaping voice, structure, and meaning. Whether you’re polishing your prose or navigating a complete rewrite, our tiered offerings are designed to match the level of support you need.
Your words matter.
Support that meets you. where you are.
Manuscript Assessment
An evaluation of your manuscript’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
Developmental Editing
A comprehensive edit that addresses the foundation pillars and structure of your manuscript.
Line Editing
A detailed edit refining sentence structure, word choice, and style for clarity and impact
Copy Editing
A thorough edit to address grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and ensure consistency across the narrative.
Proofreading
A final review to catch typos, minor errors, and inconsistencies before publication or submission.
Multilingual Editing
A focused edit to ensure manuscripts reflect the fluency and style of native English writing.
Our Editing Process
A transparent, step-by-step look at how we support your manuscript—from first contact to final polish.
1. Submit an Inquiry
Share your manuscript details—sample, word count, genre, and the type of editing you’re interested in.
2. Receive a Quote
Your inquiry is reviewed within 5 business days, and your editor will provide a preliminary quote and answer any questions.
3. Fine-Tune the Details
Review your quote and ask questions or share your goals to ensure you feel confident moving forward.
4. Editing Begins
Accept the quote and submit your work to begin the editing process. It’s carefully reviewed, refined, and polished to align with your goals and needs.
5. Review Your Edited Manuscript
Once editing is complete, you’ll receive your manuscript to review and implement aligned revisions.
6. Final Touches
This is your chance to ask any follow-up or clarifying questions during your review. Work with your editor to make sure everything feels just right.