Developmental Editing

If your manuscript is too long, or disorganized, or just failing to get its message across, we can help. We have decades of experience in giving manuscripts the right focus, shape, and level to reach their intended audience. Whether you work in publishing and need help with a manuscript you’ve acquired or you’re an author trying to get noticed—through either traditional publishing or self-publishing channels—let us work with you to give your work its best chance of success. Let us work with you to set up a plan for your manuscript that reflects your schedule, budget, and intended audience. 

“Laura and David did a remarkable job taking a manuscript that was way too long and uneven and providing a core document to work with. It was an encouraging, empowering reset to the writing process.”

— Brad Smith, Belhaven University