Edit & refine
Substantive editorial work on structure, argument, narrative, pacing, character, organisation and the reader’s experience of the complete manuscript.
Developmental editing works at the level where a manuscript’s ideas and architecture meet. The process is collaborative, evidence-based and scaled to the work rather than forced into a generic template.
Defined around the project
What the engagement may include
- Editorial letter and structural plan
- In-manuscript editorial guidance
- Revision consultation and decision record
Who this is for
Nonfiction, fiction, memoir, educational and long-form creative work that needs structural revision before sentence-level editing.
How work begins
Every engagement begins with a review of the work, intended outcome, schedule, responsibilities and available evidence. Scope, fees, milestones and rights are confirmed separately in writing before commissioned work starts.
Prepare a responsible enquiry
Prepare a clear enquiry for Developmental editing.
A focused brief helps Leone Connect assess fit, identify missing information and propose a responsible scope without guessing about the work.Bring these four facts
- A short description of the work and its intended audience
- The present editorial or production stage
- The formats and outcome you want Leone Connect to review
- Your target date, or confirmation that timing is flexible
Three controlled steps
- 1. Enquiry reviewLeone Connect checks the service fit and essential evidence.
- 2. Scope and quotationDeliverables, exclusions, timing, responsibilities and fees are documented.
- 3. Written start approvalCommissioned work begins only after the agreed scope is accepted.
Discuss this service
Start with a clear description of the work and the outcome you need.
Availability, scope, fees, rights and milestones are confirmed only after review. Please do not attach or link to an unsolicited manuscript through the enquiry form.