Services

Here at Jones Novel Editing I offer a variety of developmental editing services for creative writers. Whether you’d like the standard developmental editing experience or a lighter edit with a quicker turnaround time for your novel, I’m sure I have something that will transform your book to achieve its true potential.

If you’re not sure which service is for you, this guide will help you pick the best option for your novel.

Developmental edit (fiction – recommended)

A developmental edit focuses on your novel as a whole, namely plot, characters, and worldbuilding. You will receive feedback in the form of an editorial report and in-text comments in your novel. Read more→

Manuscript evaluation (fiction – recommended)

A manuscript evaluation is a developmental edit without in-text comments. Read more→

Novel scan

A novel scan focuses on high-level feedback, and is available for novels over 50,000 words. Read more→

Developmental edit (nonfiction and memoirs)

A developmental edit for nonfiction and memoirs focuses on narrative, pacing and structure. You will receive feedback in the form of an editorial report and in-text comments in your novel. Read more→

Manuscript evaluation (nonfiction and memoirs)

A manuscript evaluation for nonfiction and memoirs is a developmental edit without in-text comments. Read more→

Sample edit

Sample edits are a complimentary service I offer so writers can understand my editing style. Read more→

Short stories

While I’m sure you all know what a short story is, for the purposes of my services, a short story is a developmental edit for stories under 30,000 words. Read more→

Picture book editing

A picture book edit, which includes board books and young picture books, will look at the big picture components, such as plot, flow and suitability for your target age group, and the finer details like punctuation and grammar. Read more→

Plot assessment

A plot analysis helps catch issues before you flesh your idea out into a novel. Read more→

Worldbuilding assessment

A worldbuilding assessment ensures your world is believable, elevates your plot, and interests your readers. Read more→

Pre-querying package

A pre-querying package ensures your querying materials are in top shape before you approach a publisher or agent. Read more→

Pre-publishing package

A pre-publishing package ensures your novel, blurb and author biography are the best they can be before you release your novel out into the world. Read more→

Coaching

Coaching focuses on your specific needs, such as getting feedback on your query letter or perfecting your prose. Read more→