Everything You Need to Know About Developmental Editing

WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2 GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW https://www.queryacademy.com DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic   It’s a critical part of the revision process, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood: the developmental edit. While most authors are familiar with copy editing and proofreading, some overlook developmental editing — which does a huge disservice to their book. In this video, I’ll offer a deep dive into what developmental editing is, how it works, and why it’s vital to work with a developmental editor if you want to take your book to the next level and ensure it reaches its full potential.   MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE: Developmental Edit vs. Editorial Assessment: Which is Right for You?: https://youtu.be/ive1FhyszuE     Why ALL Writers Need an Editor (Hint: It’s Not About Catching Typos): https://youtu.be/SyCCrCb5NH0     How to Choose a Book Editor: 3 Critical Steps: https://youtu.be/ovlO3Hk7cDM     WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING: 01:55 – What is a developmental edit? 04:51 – Forms of developmental editing 07:48 – It helps you realize your vision    09:24 – It transforms your book for the better 10:53 – It improves your publishing success   ABOUT ME:  My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.   –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC:  Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0 Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT