What Is Developmental Editing? Everything You Need to Know

Everything is finished about your manuscript: raw, real, and personal. So, you may want to ask before doing line edits or grammar polishing: Does this story work? Does it have engaging characters, a strong plot, and good pacing? Developmental editing is in fact exactly that: the very first process that turns a new manuscript into a work of art, independent and whole. Whether a first-time author publishing there and then, or a seasoned self-publisher, understanding that first step of editing is truly an advantage every author should have.

This guide contemplates what developmental editing is, what it involves, its differences from other editing types, and why its investment is valuable in publishing.

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