Explore Developmental Editing with a 1st Chapter Deep Dive

Dip your toe into what a developmental edit could look like for you and prep your first chapter for competitions/querying in the meantime! This service provides a deep dive into your first chapter. You’ll get detailed feedback on your opening pages, with many of the same insights and guidance a full edit provides. Ideal for writers who aren’t sure what kind of editing they need.

What’s Included:

Here’s how I’ll help you polish your story’s opening:

  • I’ll give you the taste of a full developmental edit in your opening chapter. Ideal for writers you aren’t sure what kind of editing they need or writers looking to query agents.

  • Note: There is no sample edit process for the 1st Chapter Critique due to the scope of work.

  • Deliverables:

    • An annotated copy of your 1st chapter up to 5,000 words (additional cost associated if over 5,000 words)

      • Heavily annotated in-line marginal comments

      • Light line-editing with track changes

    • A 3+ page PDF report, summarizing strengths and weaknesses of your hook, character introduction, pacing, conflict, stakes, and genre fit/market readiness

    • If you book a Zoom, we will discuss my notes, your reactions, and where you think you’re headed next!

All prices are in accordance with the Editorial Freelancers Association pricing guidelines.

Request Your 1st Chapter Deep Dive

We’ll work great together if:

  • You are writing a novel in one of the following genres: High/Low fantasy, Dark fantasy, Romantasy, Historical Fantasy, Urban/Contemporary fantasy (however, for the right project I am willing to review books in other genres - I have experience in all).

  • You are looking for an editor who will hype you up, honor your novel’s vision, and help you move forward toward your first draft ready to explore the world of your story!

  • You are ready to receive constructive, supportive feedback that will help take your novel to the next level.

A black and white logo with an open book at the bottom, a sword pointing upward through the center of the book, and text that reads 'Fight for the Fairytale Editorial'.

Fight For The Fairytale Editorial is a one woman show! When you book, you will be working with writer and screenwriter, Colleen H. Ochab. As a fantasy fanatic, I can’t wait to explore the world of your projects!

I love helping fellow writers bring their stories to life! There is room for all of us on the bookshelves of the readers of the world, and frankly, we need more quality stories being brought to screen.

You don’t walk alone because “Warriors Walk Together”.

Can’t wait to connect with you!