I will provide professional developmental editing for your fiction or nonfiction manuscript
Faith SpencerVerified
Manuscript Assessment$10
Developmental assessment of up to 2,000 words, covering plot, structure, pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Includes a concise editorial feedback report with actionable revision recommendations and one clarification round.
- 3-day delivery
- 1 revision
- Up to 2,000 words
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About this gig
Transform Your Manuscript Into a Stronger, More Engaging Book Have you finished writing your book but feel something is missing? Are you struggling with plot holes, slow pacing, weak character development, unclear structure, or chapters that don't flow naturally? At Marlowe Book Agency, we provide professional developmental editing to help authors strengthen their manuscripts while preserving their unique writing style and creative vision. What Our Developmental Editing Covers: Plot & Story Structure: Identify plot holes, weak storylines, inconsistencies, and structural problems. Character Development: Evaluate character motivations, relationships, emotional depth, and growth. Pacing & Flow: Identify slow sections, rushed scenes, unnecessary repetition, and weak transitions. Chapter Organization: Improve chapter sequencing, narrative progression, and overall coherence. Dialogue & Scene Development: Assess dialogue effectiveness, scene purpose, tension, and engagement. Theme & Consistency: Strengthen central themes, narrative logic, and manuscript consistency. Reader Engagement: Identify areas where readers may become confused, disconnected, or lose interest. Editorial Recommendations: Provide constructive, actionable feedback to guide your revisions. Genres We Work With: Romance, Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Memoirs, Autobiographies, Self-Help, Christian Books, and General Nonfiction. Our Editing Process: 1. Review your manuscript, genre, goals, and intended audience. 2. Evaluate the manuscript according to your selected package. 3. Identify developmental weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. 4. Provide detailed editorial feedback and practical revision recommendations. 5. Deliver your editorial assessment and annotated manuscript where included. Why Choose Marlowe Book Agency? We focus on thoughtful editorial guidance, clear communication, constructive criticism, and preserving your authentic author voice. Whether you're a first-time author, self-publishing writer, or preparing to approach literary agents, our developmental editing service can help you take the next step toward a stronger manuscript. Order your developmental editing package and give your manuscript the professional attention it deserves. Please note: Developmental editing focuses on content, structure, and storytelling. It does not include full proofreading, copy editing, or complete manuscript rewriting.
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| Feature | Manuscript Assessment | In-Depth Story Development | Complete Manuscript Development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10 | $80 | $250 |
| Includes | Developmental assessment of up to 2,000 words, covering plot, structure, pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Includes a concise editorial feedback report with actionable revision recommendations and one clarification round. | Comprehensive developmental editing of up to 10,000 words. Includes plot and structure analysis, character development, pacing, chapter flow, scene effectiveness, manuscript annotations, a detailed editorial report, and a prioritized revision plan. Includes two clarification rounds. | Advanced developmental editing of up to 35,000 words. Includes comprehensive story and structural analysis, character arcs, pacing, dialogue, scene development, chapter organization, detailed manuscript annotations, an editorial letter, and a step-by-step revision roadmap. Includes two clarification rounds. |
| Delivery | 3 days | 5 days | 10 days |
| Revisions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Up to (words) | 2,000 | 10,000 | 35,000 |
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About Faith
Line and copy editing for romance and memoir authors publishing independently.
Top Rated. Consistently strong verified client feedback: a high average rating, on-time delivery in the last 90 days and no unresolved serious complaint.Quality Approved. Passed a Marlowe professional assessment of their work samples for their service.Fast Responder. Answers genuine enquiries quickly: a short median first reply time across many recent enquiries.- Projects completed
- 12
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
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