I will provide detailed developmental editing of your fiction novel
Level 1
Has met certain performance criteria and shows strong potential in the marketplace.
About this Gig
You poured your heart and soul (and time, coffee, and the occasional swear word) into your novel.
Looking for specific, actionable feedback to make it even better?
Look no further.
Developmental Editing is all about developing your story, characters, and world, making sure your novel is engaging and emotionally compelling.
I provide:
A detailed overview of your work
A first-chapter hook and impression analysis
Character impression and progression review
Worldbuilding analysis
Plot, theme, voice, and pacing analysis
Detailed chapter reviews
In-Line Commentary
When I edit, I focus on:
Emotional engagement
Character development
Worldbuilding and mechanics
Repeated words and phrases
Pace, tone, and readability.
Let's work together to take your work from good to excellent!
FOR MY LITRPG AUTHORS!
I LOVE game mechanics and will pick them apart thoroughly to make sure everything lines up correctly. (You've been warned.)
Language:
English
Genre:
Action
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Adventure
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Literary fiction
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Science fiction
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Fantasy
Audience :
General readers
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Adult
Complexity level:
Simple / easy read
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Intermediate
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Advanced
Voice:
Active
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
What Developmental Editing Is
Developmental Editing is the art of playing detective with books, figuring out what makes them tick, what works, what doesn't, and how to make them better. It encompasses all story aspects like Character Development, Plot Progression, World Building, etc. It is feedback on how to improve your story.
What Developmental Editing is Not
1. It is not copyediting - it doesn't cover prose, grammar, syntax, etc. 2. It is not proofreading - it doesn't look for typos, or help you polish the finished product. 3. It is not rewriting for you - it does include suggestions on how and what to rewrite.
Can we do a zoom meeting before I purchase?
Yes and No. I am happy to do a Zoom meeting prior to ordering. It is $100 for the meeting, and we can talk about anything you would like with regard to your manuscript. I will follow up with a report on our discussed topics. I do record them as well if you would like a playback of the meeting.
Can you provide honest feedback even if I might not like it?
Yep, absolutely. I give you three options for feedback. Easy, Moderate, or Hardcore. You tell me the level of feedback delivery you want, and I provide it. If you can handle negative feedback, select hardcore, and I will give you what you need without bells, whistles, or fluff.
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Rating Breakdown
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S sierrahamm
Isaiah was the BEST to work with. Hands down, one of the most cooperative, professional, and genuinely nice editors. His attention to detail far exceeded my expectations. I had a lot of anxiety about where to go and how to make my novel better, and Isaiah’s editing eased all of my worries and renewed...
$600-$800
Price
7 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sierrahamm
Isaiah went above and beyond in every project. Can’t wait to keep working with him
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sierrahamm
Can't wait to keep working with Isaiah!
$200-$400
Price
9 weeks
Duration
Helpful?T 
tomthebom101

United States
Good shit dude
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?G g_neil_midkiff

Spain
Isaiah ws responsive from the beginning in understanding what my expectations were in hiring a DE. His description of the work he would provide was clear and exactly what I wanted. The resulting editing of my manuscript with chapter by chapter comments was tough, real and extremely valuable to make...
$400-$600
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
19 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
S sierrahamm
Isaiah was the BEST to work with. Hands down, one of the most cooperative, professional, and genuinely nice editors. His attention to detail far exceeded my expectations. I had a lot of anxiety about where to go and how to make my novel better, and Isaiah’s editing eased all of my worries and renewed...
$600-$800
Price
7 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sierrahamm
Isaiah went above and beyond in every project. Can’t wait to keep working with him
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?S sierrahamm
Can't wait to keep working with Isaiah!
$200-$400
Price
9 weeks
Duration
Helpful?T 
tomthebom101

United States
Good shit dude
$200-$400
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?G g_neil_midkiff

Spain
Isaiah ws responsive from the beginning in understanding what my expectations were in hiring a DE. His description of the work he would provide was clear and exactly what I wanted. The resulting editing of my manuscript with chapter by chapter comments was tough, real and extremely valuable to make...
$400-$600
Price
4 weeks
Duration
Helpful?
