Developmental Editing: How Does it Work? Are There Rules?

Developmental editing may be a job without grammar rules, but that doesn’t mean we as editors forge ahead with our own agenda. This line of work requires principles. Three main ones… The desire of the writer, the integrity of the work, and the expectations of the audience.

What is Developmental Editing? A Look Inside

I guest-blogged on The Writers’ Collective about a developmental editor’s role and how I approach working with writers on their manuscripts. I’m everything from a content organizer to an idea generator.

On Editing: What Exactly Does a Developmental Editor Do?

Sometimes it’s hard to sober up after that wild night of writing! I guest blogged over at Fight For Your Write about the importance of developmental editing and how writers can get organized when they go to revise their manuscripts.