Editorial Development · Selective · £400
Editorial Development Intensive
A second-stage editorial process for manuscripts with clear potential. This is where an editor moves beyond diagnosis and helps shape the work toward submission readiness.
Offered selectively. Accepted based on manuscript readiness and editorial fit — not on a first-come basis.
What this is
The Full Manuscript Assessment identifies what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change.
The Editorial Development Intensive is the next stage.
This is where an editor works more closely with the manuscript itself — clarifying structure, strengthening narrative control, and helping you execute the revisions that matter.
It is designed for writers who already have a complete draft and need direction, not just feedback.
Is this right for me?
Best for
- —Writers with a full manuscript that has already been assessed
- —Work with clear structural or narrative potential that needs direction to realise it
- —Writers preparing for submission to agents, publishers, or competitions
- —Those ready to engage with substantial revision — not just polish
Not for
- —Early drafts still finding their shape
- —Proofreading or copyediting needs
- —Work that has not yet had a full structural assessment
- —Writers looking for open-ended or ongoing editorial support
If you are unsure, the Full Manuscript Assessment (£99) is the correct first step.
What's included
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Full manuscript re-read with editorial focus
A complete re-read with attention to structure, pacing, and narrative control across the whole work.
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Substantial editorial development letter
A detailed letter — typically 2,500–4,000 words — addressing what needs to change and how.
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Targeted in-manuscript comments
Direct comments on key sections, focused on the changes that will have the most impact.
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60-minute editorial call
A focused conversation to discuss direction, answer questions, and clarify next steps.
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Revision action plan
A clear, prioritised plan to guide your next draft.
How it works
Request
Submit your manuscript details — what it is, where it is in the process, and what assessment it has already had. We assess fit and confirm whether this level is right for your work.
Editorial review
Your manuscript is read in full, with focus on structural clarity, narrative control, and submission readiness. We let you know within five business days whether we are able to take the work forward.
Development and delivery
You receive a detailed editorial letter, in-manuscript comments, and a focused plan for your next revision. Scope and timeline are confirmed before we begin.
How this differs from the £99 assessment
£99 · Full Manuscript Assessment
A complete structural diagnosis of your manuscript — what's working, what isn't, and what to change. The definitive starting point for any book-length work.
£400 · Editorial Development Intensive
Active editorial direction on how to make those changes — with deeper engagement, in-manuscript input, and a clear path forward.
This is the shift from diagnosis to development.
See what an editorial report looks like
The kind of read your manuscript receives at Fast Track level.
Questions
Serious about taking the manuscript forward?
Send your manuscript details and we will assess fit. All enquiries receive a response within five business days.
Request Editorial Development IntensiveSelective — accepted based on manuscript readiness and editorial fit.
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