Sarah
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Development Editor
Self Employed • Freelance
Nov 2025 - Present • 7 mos
Professional Background I’m a developmental editor specializing in fiction for both new and published authors. My work focuses on the big picture: plot structure, character arcs, pacing, tension, and overall story impact. Grammar fixes are easy — my job is to make sure your story works emotionally and keeps readers turning pages. What I Deliver: Manuscript Assessment: Big-picture feedback on plot, character, pacing + editorial letter; Line & Structural Edits: In-line comments + tracked changes showing exactly where and why; Revision Guidance: Clear next steps so you know what to fix after our work together. My Approach: I edit like a reader first, editor second. You’ll get tough feedback where it matters, but always respectful and actionable. No jargon, no ego — just clear guidance to make your book the best version of itself. As a voracious reader since the age of 8, I know exactly what makes a reader unable to stop reading.