{"id":6820,"date":"2023-02-23T20:54:52","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T20:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiecateditorial.com\/?p=6820"},"modified":"2024-03-28T16:31:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T16:31:14","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-for-a-developmental-edit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiecateditorial.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/23\/when-is-the-best-time-for-a-developmental-edit\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the best time for a developmental edit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"When is the best time for a developmental edit?\" class=\"wp-image-7621\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/80.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>When is the best time for a developmental edit?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, you\u2019ve been working on your novel or memoir and now you\u2019re wondering when is the best time for a developmental edit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you\u2019re even wondering if you need a developmental edit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, that is the best starting point for this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s check your writing background and circumstances.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a look at your background and current circumstances. Have a look at these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you a beginner writer working on your first piece of writing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have any experience of writing groups, workshops, or courses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you already had feedback on your writing from anyone likely to give you an honest assessment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you in a hurry to boost your writing skills as opposed to taking your time to learn your craft?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you intending to publish your work yourself?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you hope to make a career or at least a side gig out of writing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I could have listed other questions, but I think this is a good starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginner writers don\u2019t necessarily need to get a developmental edit on a rougher draft unless they are determined to shorten their learning time, they have the money, are aiming to publish themselves, and don\u2019t have access to writing groups and other feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, I\u2019m not someone who believes people should be wasting their money on unnecessary services or services they are not yet ready for. So, let\u2019s dig deeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s assume you are working on your first book \u2013 either a novel or memoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps you don\u2019t have access to a local writing group and you\u2019re not comfortable engaging with online writing communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you\u2019ve tried to join some but you\u2019ve just never found the right one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or maybe you\u2019re just shy and hate participating and you prefer to share your work in a more controlled situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developmental editing and manuscript critiques are still not your first option. There are times when they could be, but a beta read or working with a trustworthy critique partner might be a better cost-effective start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you\u2019ve not had much luck with beta readers, you might be reluctant to go down that path again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, it could still be worth your while looking for like-minded people online who are interested in your genre, are knowledgeable about it, and reliable enough to give you constructive feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, for whatever reason, maybe this has not worked out for you or you just don\u2019t want to go down that route. I get it \u2013 writers can be introverts. And like creative people in general, they can be wary of sharing their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you need feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, sooner or later, you need feedback. For one thing, bad habits can become engrained and it can become difficult to shake them off. But you also want to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is my work good enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would anyone want to read it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Might an agent be interested?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What can I do better? Where can I improve?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have worked with quite a few beginner writers. In those instances, a developmental edit was useful for them because my prices at the time were lower. Some of them said I was cheaper than a writing course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But I did look at it to some degree as coaching mixed with developmental editing. The aim was to boost their skillset (and their manuscripts) to a whole new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening chapters edit \u2013 affordable, fast, detailed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But you don\u2019t have to go for a full developmental edit to do this. You don\u2019t even need to opt for a manuscript critique, which is cheaper but usually deals with an entire book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some editors, like myself, who offer opening chapters packages. I offer 10,000 words currently for \u00a3120. (Or \u00a3180 for 15,000 words.) It\u2019s a flat rate, so you always know what you\u2019re paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a price perspective, it\u2019s more affordable, but it also means a newer writer doesn\u2019t feel as overwhelmed by information and track comments right through the entire manuscript. It allows you to learn with less material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some of the things an opening chapters edit will deal with<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your opening hook \u2013 do you grab the reader (and why it\u2019s important to do so).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do your writing style and tone fit the book\u2019s genre (you\u2019d be surprised what can impact this).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your main character \u2013 are they well fleshed out and someone the reader will want to champion for an entire book?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your main character\u2019s goals, aspirations at the beginning of the story? What do they want?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrative viewpoint(s) \u2013 does your point of view choice work in your narrative\u2019s best interests?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have an antagonist or antagonistic force? Who\/what is blocking your main character\u2019s goals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have an antagonist, are they a fleshed-out credible character or a two-dimensional baddie with no redeeming features?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How soon does your plot begin? (Hint: it should start pretty soon.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re writing science fiction, fantasy, or historical fiction, do you have a lot of worldbuilding at the outset? (Watch out \u2013 this is a pace killer and could leave your reader bailing out before the story is underway.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character hierarchy \u2013 how many characters do you have, and how many are main characters, secondary, minor, etc? (Remember, the more time you give to minor and secondary characters, the less time you have for the main characters.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The emotional and psychological dominoes \u2013 if something good or bad happens to your character, they should not forget about it by the next chapter. This is a generalisation, but if someone has had a bad experience in real life, it reverberates for days, weeks, even years. (This will be the subject of another post.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: does your novel have a strong sense of place? (Location is more important to some stories than others.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have either too much or too little dialogue? Do you use dialogue to tell the reader things in a way that\u2019s maybe too obvious and clunky? Is your dialogue the right tone for the scenes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do all your characters sound alike? (Do any of them have their own particular speech patterns?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is your dialogue correctly formattted? (I\u2019ve seen some odd stuff in my time!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacing \u2013 how well does your story move? Too fast? Too slow? The same speed all the way through?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does your paragraph formatting affect your pacing? (This is a topic I\u2019ll address in a future blog post.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you using unnecessary transition scenes when you could just opt for a jump cut instead?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your plot structure \u2013 even though I only assess the first 10,000 (or 15,000) words, I can also give you an idea of what you should be aiming for later on. Especially if you include a synopsis that helps outline the middle and end of your book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes and subjects the opening chapters address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are only a few of the things that might get looked at in an opening chapters edit. It partly depends on the individual manuscript and the author\u2019s strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry, all writers have their weaknesses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you get with an opening chapters edit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how does all this look in terms of what you get for your \u00a3120?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An editorial letter that usually runs to at least a few thousand words.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track comments in the margins of your manuscript.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reading list that addresses editorial suggestions and helps you develop your skillset further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where relevant, I might include a book map or visual material but not all manuscripts need this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email support \u2013 I respond to your queries about the edit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A discount on a later manuscript critique or full developmental edit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beauty of an opening chapters edit is that it\u2019s not overwhelming, either from the point of view of time, amount of information to consume, or price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also a fast service \u2013 you can get your feedback within a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also don\u2019t pay the full amount upfront. If I\u2019m booked up, you can pay in three installments, though the payment period is very short owing to the express delivery time. If I\u2019m not booked up, you can pay half in advance and half on completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When is the best time for a developmental edit? Whenever you\u2019re ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t forget you have writing group and beta reader options first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also try my FREE sample edit if you want to see what a developmental edit looks like. Feel free to contact me at <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the meantime, here are testimonials from previous clients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/10.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/13.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Kim-C-testimonial-opening-chapters.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/indiecateditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Opening-chapters-testimonial-F.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re ready for an opening chapters edit, you can find the service page here to find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiecateditorial.com\/index.php\/opening-chapters-developmental-edit\/\">Opening Chapters Developmental Edit &#8211; IndieCat Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or you can contact me at <a href=\"mailto:karen@indiecateditorial.com\">karen@indiecateditorial.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve been working on your novel or memoir and now you\u2019re wondering when is the best time for a developmental edit. 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