Strategic Story Development

At Imagine Press, a developmental edit is the definitive bridge between a draft and a masterpiece. Every manuscript is scrutinized for tension, pace, and structural integrity. The focus remains on the emotional stakes—the true engine of reader obsession. Under the high-level standards of international bestseller Jonas Saul, the ‘big picture’ is refined to ensure plot, character arcs, and point of view meet global industry expectations.

Authors receive their manuscript with comprehensive revisions via track changes, accompanied by an in-depth editorial letter. This document serves as a roadmap, detailing structural insights and providing strategic suggestions to elevate the narrative. It is an intensive, manuscript-specific Masterclass designed to align any work with New York publishing standards.

To ensure a perfect editorial match, Imagine Press offers a complimentary review of the first ten pages (Word doc, double-spaced). The editorial team will provide a professional sample edit to demonstrate the precision and ‘pulse’ brought to every project. Following this consultation, a bespoke quote is provided for the full manuscript.

All manuscripts are edited to New York publishing standards as per the Chicago Manual of Style in American English. British English or Canadian English is available upon request.

Developmental Edit

A one-hour Zoom session is included in the rate

^$ 0.037 _{per word in USD}