Developmental Editing Services

Helping you find the heart of your story and the strength in your arguments.

Developmental editing focuses on the big picture of your writing.

Instead of correcting only grammar or spelling, we examine structure, pacing, logic, clarity, and narrative strength.

This process ensures your manuscript is ready for agents, publishers, or readers.

Full Developmental Edit

A comprehensive, line-by-line editorial review.

We analyze the manuscript deeply to address structural problems, logic gaps, pacing, and tone.

Includes:

• Detailed editorial comments throughout the manuscript
• Comprehensive editorial letter
• 60-minute post-edit strategy call

Price
$0.03 per word

Query & Synopsis Package

Preparing to submit your manuscript?

This package reviews your query letter and 1–2 page synopsis so they are clear, compelling, and submission-ready.

Price
$150

Manuscript Evaluation

A high-level critique designed to identify strengths and opportunities in your manuscript.

You receive a 5–10 page editorial letter covering:

• Plot structure
• Character development
• Narrative pacing
• Tone and voice
• Areas for improvement

Price
$0.012 per word

The First 50 Polish

Your first pages determine whether agents and readers continue.

This service focuses on the first 50 pages of your manuscript to ensure the opening is compelling and polished.

Flat Rate
$250

Academic Editing

We also support scholars and researchers working on:

• Dissertations
• Research papers
• Academic journals
• Grant proposals

Pricing is determined based on length and project needs.

Includes:

• Free 30-minute consultation
• 1,000-word sample edit

From Our Clients

  • Book cover titled '384 Months: The Sacrificial Lamb' by Anthony 'Geezy' Gonzalez, featuring dark silhouettes of prisoners and a jail cell background.

    Book Editing Service

    It was a wonderful to edit this book for Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez and seeing his book come to life.

  • Sharryn Dotson smiling with an author Bob Doucette.

    Bob Doucette, author of "Outsider: Tales from the Road, the Trail and the Run"

    “Sharryn is a steady hand with an expert eye. Her editing work on my manuscript found the holes that needed fixing and helped me realize the vision I had for the book. She is prompt and responsive. I was so pleased with how the book turned out, and a big reason for that is the work Sharryn put in.”

  • Young man sitting on a bench, wearing a grey polo shirt and beige pants, casting a shadow on the wall behind him.

    Your Next Book could be here!

Want a sample of your work edited for FREE?

New clients receive a free 1,000-word sample edit to demonstrate our editing style and ensure the service is the right fit.