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Merve Thomas Developmental Editing

My Process - Turning Your Manuscript Into a Masterpiece

I focus on transforming your manuscript into a polished work ready for publication. I do this via my 5-point analysis and personalized coaching.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Quality First

We use our 5-Point Analysis starting with Character, Setting, and Plot, and continuing deeper to Structure and Fundamentals to get your manuscript ready for publication. 

Author-Centric Approach

Your voice and vision guide our editing process, fostering a strong collaborative environment.

Commitment to Deadlines

We respect your timeline and work diligently to deliver edits punctually, without sacrificing quality.

Our Services

Transforming Your Work

Using a specialized 5-Point analysis, I go through your manuscript. You'll be provided with comprehensive notes, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown (reverse outline), and embedded notes within the manuscript, showing you where your manuscript is strong and suggestions for improvement.  

Your Vision Matters

We'll go over the notes for your draft one-on-one, either via email or virtual meeting, and set up a plan for your revision and marketing.  

Polishing Your Draft

While you revise, we'll have an open dialogue where you can continue to ask question via email as they come up. 

Ongoing Guidance

Even after editing, support continues. We can discuss the publishing landscape and marketing your book.

The 5-Point Analysis

Each manuscript will be put through my 5-point analysis, starting with the "big three," character, plot, and setting. 

Once these are squared, I'll look at the overall structure of the book, and find the strengths and weaknesses. 

Finally, we'll talk about the fundamentals, and what you should watch out for while revising. 

Comprehensive Strategy

Each manuscript will receive comprehensive notes (usually around 10 pages for a 100k-word manuscript), a chapter-by-chapter breakdown, and embedded notes within the manuscript. 

FAQs

Developmental editing focuses on the overall structure and content of your manuscript, rather than just grammar or spelling. It addresses character, setting, plot, pacing, structure, POV, and much more.

For a standard manuscript (roughly 100k words), I ask for a month, but generally finish well before the deadline. I will provide a clear estimate after my initial assessment.

Absolutely! I encourage author engagement and can tailor the process to suit your preferences and comfort level.

I work with a wide range of genres, including fiction, creative non-fiction, and realism, but I specialize in fantasy and sci-fi, including Middle Grade and YA.

Yes, I can provide support in areas such as publishing advice and marketing strategies.

Getting started is easy! Simply reach out via email, and we'll schedule a consultation to discuss your manuscript.