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Developmental Editing
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Reverse Outling
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Line Editing
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Manuscript Evaluation
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Developmental Editing ✳︎ Reverse Outling ✳︎ Line Editing ✳︎ Manuscript Evaluation ✳︎
Stories are living things. Sometimes they need structural reinforcement. Sometimes they need sharper sentences. Sometimes they just need someone to crawl into the attic with a flashlight and figure out why Act Two is making that noise.
That’s where I come in.
I specialize in big-picture fiction and narrative nonfiction editing with a focus on story structure, emotional resonance, character arcs, and narrative momentum — helping writers shape manuscripts readers can’t stop thinking about.
Whether you’re deep in revisions, stuck in the messy middle, or trying to untangle a draft that technically works but still feels off, The Plot Gremlin exists to help you find the story hiding underneath the chaos.
For manuscripts that need deep structural feedback, narrative clarity, and strategic revision guidance.
Developmental editing looks at the bones of your story: plot, pacing, character development, emotional stakes, worldbuilding, tension, scene effectiveness, and overall manuscript cohesion.
This is collaborative, high-level editorial work designed to help you identify what’s working, what isn’t, and how to strengthen the manuscript without losing the heart of the story you’re trying to tell.
You’ll receive:
An in-depth editorial letter
Scene- and chapter-level feedback
Notes on structure, pacing, character arcs, and emotional payoff
Revision guidance and actionable next steps
Margin comments throughout the manuscript
Ideal for:
Novelists preparing for querying or self-publication
Writers struggling with pacing or story structure
Early-to-mid revision drafts
Manuscripts that feel “almost there” but not quite cohesive yet
Genres of interest:
Contemporary upmarket fiction
Fantasy, including romantasy
Romance
Memoir
Starting at .04/word.
For writers who have a draft but can’t quite see what the story is doing anymore.
Reverse outlining is a diagnostic editorial process where I break down your existing manuscript scene by scene to identify structural patterns, pacing issues, missing beats, redundancies, character arc gaps, and narrative drift.
Think of it as turning your draft into a blueprint so we can see what’s actually on the page — not just what you intended to write.
This service is especially helpful for:
Messy first drafts - looking at you, fellow pantsers
“Frankenstein” manuscripts assembled over time
Revisions that have lost narrative cohesion
Writers stuck in endless rewrite loops
Projects with pacing or subplot problems
You’ll receive:
A detailed scene-by-scene outline of your manuscript
Structural and pacing analysis
Identification of weak or redundant scenes
Character arc tracking
Notes on tension, stakes, and narrative momentum
Recommendations for revision priorities
Reverse outlining is one of my favorite tools because it transforms revision from overwhelming guesswork into a strategic process. As a discovery writer, it’s a key part of my own narrative process and helping other writers bring order to chaos is a Gremlin specialty.
Starting at $2500.
For writers looking for thoughtful reader-response feedback from an editorial perspective.
This service combines beta reading with craft-focused insight, helping you understand not just where readers disengage, but why.
Depending on the manuscript and scope, feedback may include:
Reader engagement and pacing impressions
Character likability and emotional resonance
Clarity issues or confusing sections
Representation concerns and sensitivity feedback
Market and genre expectation notes
This option is ideal for writers who want professional feedback before committing to a full edit.
Starting at $500.
For manuscripts that are structurally solid but need stronger prose-level execution.
Line editing focuses on clarity, flow, rhythm, tone, and sentence-level craft. The goal is not to erase your voice — it’s to sharpen it.
I look for:
Awkward or repetitive phrasing
Dialogue flow
Sentence rhythm and readability
Emotional clarity
Wordiness and pacing at the paragraph level
Inconsistencies in tone or style
Ideal for writers who:
Have completed major structural revisions
Want cleaner, more immersive prose
Are preparing for submission or publication
Please note: line editing is most effective after developmental issues have already been addressed.
Starting at .02/word.
who should consider going gremlin?
If your manuscript is ambitious, weird, heartfelt, structurally tangled, or refusing to behave, we’ll probably get along great.
I work primarily with fiction and narrative nonfiction writers, especially those creating character-driven stories with emotional complexity, sharp voice, speculative elements, complicated relationships, or a little bit of chaos at the edges.
let’s talk about it
Thinking about handing your manuscript over to the gremlin?
Fill out the form, and I’ll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss if I’m a good fit for your project.