Feel confident in your story

Clear, honest Developmental Editing to strengthen your writing and guide it forward

Developmental Editing is all about strengthening the foundations of your novel to make the writing shine. Working on structure, character, theme, plot and more, helps to deepen your story and leave a lasting impression on readers.

As a writer, I understand the desire to improve your manuscript without changing your voice or the core of the story. As an editor, I will help you to do this with clear guidance and practical feedback.

Let’s talk about your goals and discuss how I can help you achieve them.

Editing Services

If you’re not sure what kind of editing service you are after or what Developmental Editing is, check out my blog for information and tips.

However, if you’re ready to dive in, I offer Developmental Editing services and Book Coaching. A short break down;

  • Full Developmental Edit – A report and manuscript mark-up to improve big-picture story elements, such as; Plot, character, POV and style.
  • Developmental Edit Report – As above but just the report. Shorter timeline and cheaper, but less guidance to implement the feedback.
  • Book coaching – Meetings to discuss your book and improvements.

My Values

Every writer has a different creative process and communication style, as does every editor. Due to this, finding an editor you align with is important for good collaboration.

I value clarity, honesty, and following an outlined structure and plan. I like to have a call with you before the process begins to understand your goals, hear about your manuscript, and discuss the next steps.

When providing feedback, I understand receiving constructive criticism isn’t always easy, but my goal is to make this process feel supportive and transparent.

What my clients are saying

Anna has a real passion for plot development and character building, and a great instinct for identifying where a narrative can be deepened, clarified, tightened, or sometimes even removed. Her suggestions are always insightful and practical, often giving me a valuable reader’s perspective. At the same time, she is very respectful of my voice and vision as an author throughout the feedback process.

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An Editor’s blog

Do you want some tips and tricks for writing and editing?

My blog is for sharing my knowledge of writing craft, guidance on preparing your manuscript for a professional edit, information on what to expect during the process and much more, you’ll be glad you gave it a read.

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