What to know before you buy developmental editing

Ordering developmental editing should not take a week of back-and-forth. Below are the points worth checking, what a typical order includes, and how the process works from brief to delivery.

A quick checklist

• Look at the sample images and check that the style matches what you have in mind.
• Start with the smallest package if you are testing a new seller, then scale up.
• Check usage rights if the result will be used commercially.
• Write a short brief with your goal, audience and any examples you like. It saves a revision.

What you get

Here is how one developmental editing offer on micraa, “I will deliver a chapter-level developmental edit on your novel draft”, breaks down:

• Basic ($7.99): up to 15,000 words + edit letter; Delivered in about 1 day, 1 revision
• Standard ($19.99): everything in Basic; Up to 40,000 words + chapter notes, 2 revisions
• Premium ($35.99): everything in Standard; Up to 80,000 words, letter, chapter notes and priority fixes, 3 revisions

How it works on micraa

1. Pick a package and add any extras you need.
2. Pay securely. The seller gets your brief and starts work, with delivery in about 24 h.
3. Review the delivery and ask for changes if something is off.
4. Approve when you are happy. If you do not request a revision within 3 days, payment is released to the seller automatically.

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FAQ

What should I put in my brief?

Your goal, where the result will be used, any size or format needs, and one or two examples you like.

How long does developmental editing take?

The offer used in this guide delivers in about 24 h. Bigger packages or extras can add time.

How much does developmental editing cost?

On micraa you can start from $7.99 for this offer. Larger packages include more versions and revisions.