Melinda Morang

Developmental Editor @Esri

I offer developmental editing of sci-fi and fantasy novels and short stories on a volunteer basis through critters.org and other writing forums.Developmental editing, also sometimes called structural or substantive editing, is big-picture editing. It focuses on character development, plot, structure, world building, pacing, scene dynamics, etc. This type of editing is intended to strengthen and finesse the story and is typically the first phase of editing. I provide authors with detailed comments on their manuscripts and an editorial letter summarizing and synthesizing my findings and suggestions.