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A developmental edit can be incredibly powerful in transforming your draft into the best version of itself. But it takes a considerable investment of time, energy, and money if you hire a professional editor. So, how do you know when you’re ready to start this process? To help you get the most out of your developmental edit, today I’m sharing five signs it’s time for your story to undergo this transformative process.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / [ Ссылка ]
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / [ Ссылка ]
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / [ Ссылка ]
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / [ Ссылка ]
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / [ Ссылка ]
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / [ Ссылка ]
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MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
Everything You Need to Know About Developmental Editing: [ Ссылка ]
You Have a Crappy First Draft. Now What?: [ Ссылка ]
How to Choose a Book Editor: 3 Critical Steps: [ Ссылка ]
5 SIGNS YOU’RE READY FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING:
01:41 – You have a full draft
03:00 – You know the story you want to tell
05:19 – Your writing is satisfactory
06:13 – You see the issues, but not how to fix them
07:23 – You’re ready for the work ahead
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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