Everyone has a story… Craft yours with confidence
Your manuscript is more than words; it’s an entire world that you created. Sometimes, it’s hard to see what your story needs when you are so deep within it. Our Developmental Edit gives you the big-picture feedback and coaching you need to take it to the next level.
Learn MoreWhy Developmental Editing?
You’ve poured your heart into your draft, but something feels off. You know it’s not quite ready for alpha/beta readers, agents, or competitions.
 The pacing drags, or the structure feels unbalanced
 Characters don’t arc the way you imagined
 MCs lack in agency
 The world-building isn't coming together
 The villain is a caricature
 You worry your voice isn’t strong enough to stand out
This is where you can get blocked. But with the right feedback and a clear roadmap forward, your story can transform into something memorable and marketable.
The Developmental Edit Package
You'll get:
A detailed intake form to capture your goals, genre, audience, and problem areas
 In-depth editor’s notes covering structure, plot, pacing, character arcs, theme, and world-building
 A 75-minute coaching session to talk through feedback, answer your questions, and map out next steps with StoryMetrics
 Ongoing encouragement and accountability in the StoryCraft Writers Collective
Investment:
 Base cost for up to 20,000 words: US $847
 Additional words: $0.02 per word
 Buy Now Pay Later is available!
Why StoryCraft?
We don’t just hand you an edit and leave you alone with it. We pair professional-level notes with live coaching and the powerful StoryMetrics framework so you walk away with both clarity and confidence in your story.
Learn more about StoryMetrics
Upgrade to the Pro Coaching Package
Ready for deeper guidance after your Developmental Edit Package? Take the next step with six sessions of hands-on coaching.
What’s included:
 Six 45-min 1:1 coaching sessions focused on StoryMetrics, advanced self-editing, and revision strategies
 Personalized homework and feedback to keep you progressing
 Two guided revision cycles with detailed notes on flagged areas
 Feedback on up to 10,000 additional words beyond your original submission Â
Investment: US $1697 $1297 if purchased at the same time as the Developmental Edit
Purchase the Edit & Coaching nowWhat Our People Are Saying
" The developmental edit was a game-changer. I was floundering in Act Two, but I just couldn’t figure out a way to make it more engaging. Luca and the frameworks he uses helped me break through and finally finish.”
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Marcus J.
“The Pro coaching session after my edit helped keep me accountable and gave me someone to talk through my story with.”Â
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Sarah L.
Start with a Free Consultation
Not sure if a developmental edit is the right fit for your story? In this free consultation, you’ll meet directly with Luca, our story coach and editor, to share your goals for your manuscript and where you feel stuck, ask questions about the developmental editing process, and get clarity on how feedback and coaching can help you move forward.
By the end, you’ll know exactly what to expect and whether this is the next step for your book.
Book my consultationYour story deserves more than “almost finished.” It deserves to be unforgettable.
