A Developmental Review is designed for writers who want thoughtful, big-picture guidance on their work — focused on story, not sentences.
This is for you if you want to understand how your writing is functioning as a narrative: emotionally, structurally, and thematically — without turning the process into line editing or correction.
What a Developmental Review Focuses On:
- Story structure and pacing
- Emotional arc and resonance
- Scene purpose and narrative momentum
- Thematic clarity
- Braid balance (where applicable)
- Where your story is strongest — and where it wants deeper work
What This Is Not:
Developmental Reviews do not include:
- Line editing
- Copyediting
- Grammar or proofreading
- Sentence-level stylistic edits
This is story guidance — not polishing.
How It Works:
You submit your writing via a shared document.
I read your work carefully and return:
I read your work carefully and return:
- Written narrative feedback
- Structural and emotional guidance
- Clear next steps for development
This feedback is designed to support your growth as a storyteller and to guide your next creative decisions.
Price
$150
This package includes
Focused Story Feedback for a Short Section
Ideal for reviewing:
- A small cluster of scenes
- An opening chapter
- A pivotal moment
- Or a single braid segment
You’ll Receive:
- Structural and emotional feedback
- Guidance on scene function and momentum
- Notes on clarity, focus, and narrative direction
- Strategic next steps
Price: $150 USD