EP Tips: Developmental Editing Deep Dive

Week 1 Tip 2 of Empowering Authors Through Editing

Developmental editing is a facet of the manuscript preparation journey, distinguished by its deep dive into narrative structure, character arcs, and themes. This form of editing focuses on shaping and refining the story's backbone. It ensures that the narrative flows without interruption, that characters are vividly drawn, undergo significant development, and that the plot is devoid of inconsistencies, thus holding the reader's engagement from start to finish. Moreover, developmental editing serves as a bridge between the author's vision and the reader's understanding, ensuring that the story is conveyed in a clear and impactful way.