I will urban and speculative fiction developmental editing
About this Gig
What Makes This Developmental Edit Different
A high-level developmental edit isn't just a laundry list of what works and what doesn't. It is a complete structural, psychological, and subtextual audit of your manuscript.
When you submit your manuscript, I do not sanitize your voice or push generic narrative rules. Instead, I evaluate your story using a sociological and character-psychology lens, examining how power dynamics, environmental tension, and reader manipulation function at the DNA level.
Here is what my developmental process targets:
- Linguistic Subtext & Power Shifts: Auditing character dialogue and internal monologue line-by-line to ensure every word choice reflects real shifts in control, coercion, and authority.
- Scene-Level Script Engineering: Providing actionable, copy-and-paste dialogue options and structural fixes directly in your manuscript so you never have to guess how to fix a flat scene.
- Macro-Consequence Tracking: Ensuring major high-stakes events carry authentic emotional weight across subsequent chapters, preventing unrealistic character bounce-backs and plot contradictions.
- Timeline Realism & Worldbuilding Logic: Checking character ages, background accomplis
Language:
English
Genre:
Adventure
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Horror/ thriller
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Mystery
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Romance
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Fantasy
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Other
Audience :
General readers
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Adult
Complexity level:
Simple / easy read
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
FAQ
Do you offer a free sample edits?
Yes! I offer a complimentary sample edit on your first 1,000 words. This allows us to ensure our editing vision align before you place a full order. Send me a direct message with your sample attached, and I will provide feedback within 72 hours.
Will you sanitize my writing style or tone down the grit?
Never. My focus is entirely on structural mechanics—pacing, plot escalation, and deep character motivation. I preserve your authentic voice ensuring your manuscript stays as raw and high-stakes as intended.
How do I calculate the price for my manuscript word count?
Simply enter your total word count into the order box on this gig page, and Fiverr will instantly calculate your total based on my standard rate. For manuscripts over 80,000 words, feel free to message me for a custom offer and delivery schedule.
What files do I need to send once I place an order?
Provide your manuscript as an editable Microsoft Word document (.docx). You will also fill out a brief order form answering a few questions about your plot goals, main characters, and target subgenre.
Can I see a sample of your past developmental edits?
Yes! You can view my portfolio document directly in my Fiverr gig gallery. It features an inline manuscript mockup demonstrating my exact methodology—including linguistic subtext auditing, character logic tracking, macro-continuity checks, and actionable dialogue rewrites.

