Developmental Editing

Are you ready to go from “Is this manuscript any good?” to “I’m ready and proud to deliver this book into the world!”?

Michelle Melton Cox Book Coach and Developmental Editor

$2,000 for manuscripts under 70,000 words

$2,500 for manuscripts between 70,000 and 100,000 words.

*$200 for every 5,000 words over 100,000

That's where my developmental editing package comes in. This service is about taking your hard work and helping you catapult over that finish line, be it towards agents, publishers, or self-publishing. I will dive deep into your manuscript, showering it with notes, telling you what’s working, what isn’t working, where your readers might have questions or be confused, and best of all: suggestions for improvements.

As an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach (fiction and nonfiction certifications), I draw from a well of experience and training, including more than 25 years as a professional writer and editor. I'm ready to be your shortcut.

Depending on whether your manuscript is fiction or nonfiction, I'll lend my expertise in story structure or book structure, POV, character development, and narrative drive.

With my feedback, you’ll be able to make your manuscript the best it can be and a book you’re proud to deliver into the world.

This comprehensive package includes detailed inline comments and an editorial letter outlining your strengths and areas for improvement. While I will flag and explain how to correct grammatical mistakes and typos in the initial stages, this package IS NOT a thorough copy edit.