Developmental Editing & Reviewing

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In the initial stages of a project, a developmental edit can:


• help you formulate your initial concept, outline, and/or draft; help organize your ideas, or other aspects of your work

• suggest how to structure, write, or rewrite your text to fit your chosen genre or market

​In the case of a more substantial or completed manuscript, a developmental review can:

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• provide an objective critique of the project as a whole

• ​suggest improvements to the theme, voice, structure, organization, and/or language

• identify gaps in content, describe needed content

• suggest or rearrange blocks of text to improve flow

• ensure consistent structure

• advise on content that may not achieve the desired tone or focus