Developmental editing
Developmental editing feedback before you publish.
Developmental editing looks beyond typos. It asks whether the book’s structure, story logic, argument, pacing, and reader experience are working.
What you get
- Structure and story feedback
- Chapter and argument clarity
- Developmental report in Complete Edit
- Best for drafts that still need revision thinking
Structure
Get feedback on organization, sequence, and whether the manuscript is easy to follow.
Reader experience
Surface places where readers may lose context, trust, or momentum.
Human limits stated clearly
AI feedback is fast and useful, but it is not the same as hiring a dedicated human developmental editor.
Editing Packages
One source of truth for pricing, features, and checkout.
Basic Proofread
$0
free
- Typos, spelling & grammar
- Detailed change report (spreadsheet)
- Full manuscript processing
- You apply changes manually
- One free upload every 30 days
Pro Edit
$149
one-time
- Everything in Basic Proofread
- Sentence rewrites & flow improvements
- Consistency check
- Track changes view
- Changes applied for you
- Flat rate up to 500 pages
Complete Edit
$299
one-time
- Everything in Pro Edit
- Developmental feedback report
- Story bible generation
- Track changes view
- Changes applied for you
- Flat rate up to 500 pages
