Developmental Editing

Have you finished your draft and know that your story can be better but don’t know where to start? Or have you written yourself into a corner with no idea how to get out and back on track with your story? A developmental edit might be just what you need to elevate your story. 

I focus on the following for a full developmental edit:

  • Plot

  • Worldbuilding

  • Characters

Once I’ve read through your story, I’ll pinpoint any plot holes, character deviations and worldbuilding inconsistencies that might take your reader out of your story. Then, I’ll share some actionable edit you can make to improve your story and keep your readers reading!

Deliverables

  • 1-2 pages of notes about your characters and how to strengthen them/their journey within your story.

  • 1-2 pages of notes about plot and worldbuilding to help strengthen your story

Price

$0.008/word

Optional Add-On: Follow-Up Call (+$50)

If you know you’re someone who likes to talk through your story, then you can schedule a 30-minute virtual consultation with me. This call will happen after I send over my notes so you can review them and ask any specific questions you might have about them. It’s also a time you can use to work through any plot, worldbuilding or character points that still feel sticky.

Brainstorming Sessions

Starting a new project or stuck on your current one? A brainstorming session might be just what you need! 

This is the time to talk through your story, ideas and plot with someone that gets it, can pinpoint any potential roadblocks, and help you resolve them before they become story stoppers and wreck your momentum.

Potential Outcomes

  • Create a high level plot structure for your story

  • Clarify a character arc for your story

  • Define the structural “rules” of your world

Price

30-minutes: $50

45-minutes: $75

Get In Touch

If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.

“Sammi has a special talent for solving plots holes that have made me slap my forehead and say “yes, of course!” She is a careful reader with an eye for blind spots, and an enthusiastic cheerleader who genuinely wants to help authors put out their best work. I can’t imagine working on a book without her!”

-Avalon Griffin, paranormal fantasy romance author

“Sammi is an absolute pleasure to work with! She took my story exactly where it was at and helped me find new angles to strengthen my characters and the plot. Her level of detail is what makes her feedback so valuable. She also took the time to brainstorm with me and help me dig deeper into the overall theme and direction I wanted to go. The feedback you will receive shows how much Sammi genuinely cares about helping you transform your story to the best it can be.”

-Ashleigh T. Logan, contemporary romance author

“Working with Sammi felt less like receiving an edit and more like thinking out loud with someone who understood my story as deeply as I did. She has a talent for seeing what a story is trying to become, and she’s passionate about helping you get there. Her feedback was always thoughtful and kind, never harsh. She helped me see my characters with fresh eyes, pushed my plot to places I didn’t know it needed to go, and her brainstorming sessions left me excited about my book all over again. Sammi is a great developmental partner.”

-Beth DeWeese, paranormal fantasy romance author

“Sammi is a true collaborator. My brainstorming session with Sammi transformed the half-formed ideas in my mind into clear, actionable plot points with purpose and direction. She has an incredible gift to ask exactly the right questions, helping uncover the deeper meaning behind a story. I can’t imagine working on future projects without her.”

-Hayley Zumwalt, contemporary romance author & poet