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Services

  • A full developmental edit of the first 2,000 words of your manuscript, designed to give you an idea of what to expect from a full edit.

  • A full written review of your manuscript aimed at resolving “big picture” issues including structure, form, plot, and character.

  • A manuscript assessment and in line editing of “big picture” issues including structure, form, plot, and character.

  • A query letter can be used to approach agents and publishers once you've finished your novel. I can help you perfect your letter.

  • Got something else in mind? Let me know!

  • “Working with Jacqui was an absolute pleasure. She provided an in-depth analysis of my manuscript and helped me solve the problems I had been trying to fix for so long - as well as bringing my attention to issues I hadn't even realized were there.

    Her suggestions and the level of care and detail that went into her edits greatly improved my story. I would definitely recommend her to others and hope to work with her again in the future!”

    - Paulina Hopstock, The Universal Concept of Time

  • “Jacqui pinpointed some crucial flaws in my manuscript that I hadn’t quite been able to put a finger on, especially regarding character motivation. She articulated the problems that she saw well and gave many suggestions for improvement. Her critiques were thorough, but she was also encouraging and enthusiastic about my novel. Jacqui is a fantastic person to work with and will definitely help to bring a manuscript to a new level.”

    - Kehleigh Cei, Title TBD

  • “Jacqui provided an excellent analysis of my book. She had clearly read and understood it thoroughly and identified many issues and areas I could improve. I hadn’t even considered those changes, so she helped me look at my book in a whole new way and inspired me to add a new layer of depth to it.

    It was great working with Jacqui - she was always positive and highlighted what was working as well as what to change, and her advice was practical and possible to implement. Jacqui can really help you improve your book.”

    - Simon Amey, Dragonborn

 FAQs

  • A developmental editor provides feedback and guidance on the overall structure, characters, pacing, and themes of a work of fiction. They help writers refine their stories and make their writing stronger.

  • Developmental editing focuses on the big-picture aspects of a story, such as plot, character development, and pacing, while copyediting focuses on language usage, grammar, and style, and proofreading checks for typos and other small errors.

  • If you're looking to improve the overall structure, pacing, and character development of your story, a developmental editor may be a good choice. I can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your writing and provide guidance on how to make your story stronger.

  • While I can help you improve your writing and increase your chances of getting published, getting published is a complex process that involves many factors beyond the quality of your writing.

  • It typically takes around 3 weeks, depending on the length of the manuscript and my current schedule. If you choose to work with me we’ll agree on a time frame before I get started.

  • My rates vary depending on the project, length of the work and feedback required. Typically it’ll be in the range of £0.02-£0.04 per word for a full assessment and £0.01-£0.015 per word for the editorial assessment. Query letter edits start from £150.

    All prices will be agreed and confirmed before I start work and I do require payment upfront.