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Beta-Reading
Developmental Editing
Manuscript Critique
According to the Reedsyblog: This is how the writing and editing process typically goes:
- First, you take your manuscript through several rounds of self-editing;
- When you’re happy with it, you share it with a few beta readers and/or sensitivity readers;
- With as much of the revision work completed as possible, you submit it to an editor.
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According to the Reedsyblog: This is how the writing and editing process typically goes:
- First, you take your manuscript through several rounds of self-editing;
- When you’re happy with it, you share it with a few beta readers and/or sensitivity readers;
- With as much of the revision work completed as possible, you submit it to an editor.
What you get: a book review-like report of how readers might respond to your story.
Manuscript Critique
Developmental Editing
Manuscript Critique
You've written your first draft. You've had a friend (or two) read it for you. They say it's great. But you want to make sure you are getting an unbiased answer.
What it is: a manuscript critique is to provide constructive feedback, insights, and recommendations to the author regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their work.
What it is
You've written your first draft. You've had a friend (or two) read it for you. They say it's great. But you want to make sure you are getting an unbiased answer.
What it is: a manuscript critique is to provide constructive feedback, insights, and recommendations to the author regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their work.
What it is not: an edit of your work. Nothing is changed. Comments are not given throughout the manuscript like a Developmental Edit.
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Alright! You have your manuscript written and now you need someone with an editor's eye to see how and if it all works.
"But my writer's group says it's great!" Well then, put it to the fire and send it through a Developmental Edit (also known as Substantive editing).
Do not skip this step!
Click to find out more about what a Developmental
Alright! You have your manuscript written and now you need someone with an editor's eye to see how and if it all works.
"But my writer's group says it's great!" Well then, put it to the fire and send it through a Developmental Edit (also known as Substantive editing).
Do not skip this step!
Click to find out more about what a Developmental/Substantive Edit can do for you.
What it is: in-depth, 40 point analysis of your manuscript with a 7-30 page report plus manuscript notes with track changes.
About
About Joleen
As an avid reader of Christian Fiction, I couldn't help but dive into the world of developmental editing. I love serving people in this part of the writing journey. While the bottom line is important, I want writers to feel supported. The best way I can support writers is by analyzing and seeing patterns in their writing and help create a better solution to what they are trying to say. I work best when I am able to get to know the raw manuscript inside and out, becoming familiar with the authors--their heart, their passions. When I do this, I can make sure it comes out in the writing, while also clearly communicating to the audience. My superpower is being able to pick up on the subtleties. When it comes down to it, I am a designer of a better way of doing things. Not because "getting a book out there" matters but because the author and the readers matter.