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Developmental Editing

Congrats! You did it! You wrote your book!

Now it’s time for the next critical step: DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING.

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What’s developmental editing?

Developmental editing is how I make sure your book’s content is strong, makes sense, and engages the reader. This is where I make you look smart. 😉

In a developmental edit, we’re reviewing your content and structure.

For non-fiction writers, I’m evaluating whether your argument is clear to your readers, whether your facts are correct, and whether your structure is logical.

For fiction writers, I’m looking at the world you’re building and ensuring it’s consistent in its logic, evaluating your character development, and keeping our eyes peeled for any plot holes.

Developmental editing provides you with the critical feedback you need to revise your book from bad first draft to fierce manuscript. You’ll receive your edits via the comments in your document and a video explanation of the edits as well.

Sounds good?

Great! You’re in the right place.

I’ve helped hundreds of authors perfect their books to rave reviews.

Allowing Sarah to guide me through her process and listening to her insights caused me to dig deep and write an incredible body of work that hit #1 in six hours of releasing it. Sarah is honest, keeps her to commitments to timelines, and is an all-around pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a high-quality, professional level of support for editing–hire Sarah!
Danielle Randall, MSC
Authorize Love
www.authorizelove.com
Sarah did a fantastic job editing my fantasy novel. In fact, when I got it back, it was clear she’d gone over and above. As an author, I’m reluctant to hand my hard work over to just anyone, but seeing the notes and comments Sarah sprinkled throughout the book made it clear she’s 100% invested in the success of my book. Plus, she responds quickly and even had a call with me to clarify some of my editing questions. It’s clear she pours her heart and quality into her work, which means I’ll be a repeat customer.
Angela J. Ford
The Four World Series
As a newbie to the editing world, I could not have been more grateful for the professionalism and ease in which Sarah introduced me to the world of editing. I worked with her on three pieces of fiction and could not be happier or more grateful for the stunning results. Sarah Fox is an absolute gem, and I loved the instant sense of 'team' she brought to our partnership. Sarah has excellent communication skills, an absolute eye for detail, and an uncanny ability to bring out the best in the writing. She is truly gifted in her field and has helped me to produce stories that are polished and professional. I cannot recommend her highly enough and will definitely be a repeat customer. She is a joy to work with.
Sharon Haste
THE CAROUSEL AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Sarah brought up some great questions about my novel that I hadn't thought of but needed serious addressing—and basically ended up shifting my story into something that I feel much more confident about releasing! I couldn't be more grateful for her perspective and thoughts into making it a more believable and thorough story. In the time we've worked together, I've noticed that Sarah can be both detail-oriented and big-picture-focused,showing great passion for editing and even writing. Plus, she's a blast to talk to and just a sweet person! Love working with this woman."
Mikael Short
CRIMSON OPPRESSION
I've needed help with my copy (read typos) for aaaages. And here comes Sarah, surely from the heavens with pixie dust all around her to save the day. She's beyond amazing at creative brainstorming and has helped me shape so, so, so many ideas that were tangled in my head. She’s simply the BEST, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
MAYI CARLES
LIFE IS MESSY KITCHEN
Sarah has saved my ass multiple times. Her editing has saved me dozens of hours agonizing over grammar, punctuation, and cohesiveness. Thanks to her superb edits, my products are more effective and professional so I can charge more for them!
Halley
EVOLVE AND SUCCEED
I was drowning in words until Sarah edited me back to the shallow end! (Concision is not my strong point.) She's been a HUGE help in teaching me how to write in a more clear, concise, and engaging way. I want Sarah to read every single thing I write before the world sees it! Sessions with Sarah are super fun, and her editorial advice has taken my website copy to a whole new level of clarity, professionalism, and action. Thank you, Sarah!!
KELLY JOHNSON
WINGS, WORMS & WONDER
If you want to look and sound professional, legit, and smart, HIRE SARAH FOX to check your copy (self) before you wreck your copy (self)! I hired Sarah under the wire to make sure my course e-book was up to snuff. Sarah came to the rescue and delivered detailed feedback quickly (not to mention, hilariously) to make sure that I was putting my best foot forward and delivering the highest value possible with my course.
Jamie Jensen
www.thejamiejensen.com

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Here’s how it works when we work together:

I’ll size you up based on your project, word count, and a few other fun Cosmo-quiz style questions.

Step 1:

You’ll book a chat with my book matchmaker, Linda, to make sure we are a good fit.

Step 2:

You make this official with a deposit. You send us your manuscript in a Word doc, and we get to reviewing.

Step 3:

You’ll get all of your edits delivered as in-line notes and a video with my big-picture thoughts.

Step 4:

You have the option of hopping on the phone with me to get your questions answered. Nobody is left behind!