Developmental Edit: A Comprehensive Look

Extensive ways to improve your manuscript are presented in an editorial letter and comments in the manuscript.

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What is a developmental edit?

Ideal for writers who have a solid draft but need help with rewriting and getting closer to a final draft, this is a more detailed edit that discusses ways to improve overall elements like story, structure, pace, tension, dialogue, and character arcs, as well as specific details. This edit includes an editorial letter as well as comments within the lines of your manuscript.

Who is it for?

Whether you have a first or almost final draft, I would like to help elevate your manuscript. I believe in a collaborative approach, where I make suggestions to improve your manuscript but allow you to implement the changes (I am always happy to discuss if needed). I edit with clear communication and positivity in mind – I want our collaboration to be useful and I want your book to succeed.

Fiction is my specialty, especially historical fiction and crime, thriller, mystery, and suspense. I read broadly and enjoy anything that is dark, quirky, magical, intense, funny, or unexpected.

I am available for manuscript assessments, developmental edits, line edits, proofreads, and submission package assessments. If unsure which would suit your writing project best, we can discuss and decide together. My services are always bespoke and will be tailored to your project’s needs.

I would love to learn more about you and your writing and have the chance to work together. Please get in touch for a quote or to discuss the type of service you need.

Trusted by authors around the world

I loved working with Rebecca on my debut novel, The Deadly Spark. Super-friendly, such a good eye for detail and so good at coming up with ideas and suggestions, Rebecca really helped shape my novel into something great, and I'm so pleased I had the chance to work with her.

Roxie Key

Author of The Deadly Spark

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Rebecca Jamieson on my debut novel. She was full of so many great ideas about how to improve the manuscript, and her enthusiasm for my characters, knowledge of the editorial process, and insight into what makes a good novel, all vastly improved my writing. I would not hesitate to recommend Rebecca's editorial services to any writers ready to take their career to the next level.

Elissa Soave

Author of Ginger and Me

Rebecca was a joy to work with. Her editorial notes were so clear and constructive and really helped tease the best out of my characters and plot.

Jennifer Moore

Author of The Wilderness Retreat

Working with Rebecca is an absolute dream. Her clever, detailed, and creative notes along with her keen commercial eye were invaluable in transforming my author’s work and always delivered with incredible warmth, skill, and insight.

Maddalena Cavaciuti

Literary agent at David Higham Associates

Rebecca is a fabulous editor and wonderful to work with. Not only does she give clear and constructive feedback, but she is friendly and approachable with the expertise to elevate your writing. I cannot recommend her highly enough

Jemima Forrester

Literary agent at David Higham Associates

This edit was extremely useful and the feedback on my WIP from Rebecca Jamieson was constructive, detailed and thoughtful. Highly recommended.

Richard Hough

Author of Notes from Verona and a novel in progress

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