Manuscript Development for Your Novel

Before you strike out on the adventure of a new novel, sometimes it helps to bat around ideas to make sure you are on the right path. This service will evaluate your story from development documents such as an outline and provide you with notes surrounding plot, characters, world-building, themes, and more!

What’s Included:

Here’s how I’ll help you find your story’s course:

  • I’ll do a deep-dive of your development documents, taking notes on pacing, characters, plot lines, world building, and the other magical details.

    • What if you’re a PANTSER not a PLOTTER? No outline, no problem! I will introduce you to some development documents I recommend that will help you get to know your CHARACTERS. This can help story and world come together in a way that doesn’t feel as restrictive as a formal outline might. (Though I do highly recommend outlines!!!)

  • Note: There is no sample edit process for Manuscript Development Notes due to the scope of work.

  • Deliverables:

    • A structural critique of outlines up to 10,000 words (additional cost associated if over 10,000 words)

    • Heavily annotated in-line marginal comments

    • A review of additional story, character, and world building material

    • A 3+ page summary of feedback

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

Optional additions:

  • Want assistance on the next book in a series? I will read your previous book(s) for an additional $0.008/word AND then review your development materials.

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

Request Your Manuscript Development
Request Your Manuscript Development

We’ll work great together if:

  • You are planning 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.

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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!