Develop Your Novel
Professional feedback to help you strengthen your manuscript and move it forward.
If you’ve written part, or all, of a novel but aren’t sure what’s working, or what to do next, this service gives you clear, honest, and practical feedback on your work.
A development edit helps you step back and see your novel as a whole, so you can move forward with confidence rather than second-guessing every decision.
What this is
This is a development edit, focused on the big picture of your novel rather than line-by-line corrections. We look at how your story is working overall, including:
Structure & Pacing
Character Development
Narrative Flow and Engagement
Clarity & Consistency
The aim is to understand what your manuscript needs, and how to improve it.
What you’ll receive
After reviewing your work, you’ll receive:
A detailed editorial report tailored to your manuscript
Clear feedback on what’s working and what isn’t
Practical suggestions to strengthen your story
Guidance on structure, pacing, and character development
Specific next steps so you can revise with direction
You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how to move forward.
Who this is for
This service is suited to writers who:
Have a draft (partial or complete) and need professional feedback
Feel stuck or unsure about their direction
Want to improve their manuscript before continuing or submitting
Are ready to revise, but don’t know where to begin
What you’ll gain
Following your development edit, you will:
Understand what your novel needs to improve
Have a clearer sense of structure and direction
Feel more confident in your writing decisions
Be able to revise your work with purpose, not guesswork
You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how to move forward.
Prefer to talk it through first?
If you’re unsure whether you need a full development edit, you can book a 30-minute call to discuss your project.
We’ll look at where you are, what’s not working, and what would help you move forward, whether that’s a full edit or something simpler.
It’s a straightforward, supportive way to gain clarity before committing to a larger piece of work.
30-minute session: £30
How it works
You submit your manuscript (or extract)
One of our team read and assess the work in detail
You receive a written editorial report
An optional follow-up session available to discuss feedback
About the editors
This service is led by a published authors and experienced writing mentors, with a practical understanding of developing story from early draft through to a finished manuscript.
The feedback is always honest, constructive, and focused on helping you make meaningful progress.
Develop a novel.
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Short Manuscript (up to 20,000 words)
Perfect for early drafts, opening chapters, or shorter works. Get focused feedback to help you strengthen your idea and move forward with clarity.
Average Manuscript (up to 50,000 words)
Ideal for writers with a substantial draft. Gain in-depth feedback on structure, pacing and character to guide your next stage of revision.
Full Manuscript (up to 80,000 words)
For complete or near-complete novels. A comprehensive edit to help you refine your story and prepare for the next stage, whether that’s rewriting, editing, or submission.
