Developmental Edits

Hi, I’m Dr. Jana Broecker. I have 10+ yrs. of experience as a scientific reviewer and editor and have been studying picture books for the last 8+ yrs. I’d love to use my analytical skills to help you improve your piece of writing!

“Let me reveal the problems you can’t see!”

Dr. Jana Broecker

Developmental edits are an important part of the book editing process where authors receive a professional analysis of their manuscript to help determine what it needs in order to be ready for publishing. You can choose from 3 packages:

“STORY TELLER” PACKAGE:

You will receive a substantial edit of your manuscript that focuses on storytelling. Thus, this package includes an analysis of: Plot & Story Arc or Concept; Story Consistency; Characters and Their Development; and Scenes. This package does not include standard copy editing (i.e., typos, grammar, punctuation).

Fee: typically $125-175 for a manuscript with up to 500 words ($200+ for longer manuscripts)

Here is the detailed workflow for this package:

  1. I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to sign by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your manuscript with me.
  2. You send me your manuscript.
  3. I have a look first and then give you a binding quote.
  4. You accept in writing.
  5. I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
  6. You pay upfront.
  7. I start editing and send you detailed edits back asap (usually within a couple of days).

Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com

“CAREFREE” PACKAGE:

You will receive a substantial structural edit of your manuscript, which includes an analysis of: Plot and Story Arc Or Concept; Story Consistency; Characters and Their Development; Scenes; Use of Language and Style; Word Choice; Word Count (and suggestions where to shorten, if applicable); Title Choice; Recommended Age Group; Formatting Feedback; Standard Copy Editing (i.e., typos, grammar and punctuation); Enjoyment of Reading; How Do Illustrations Interact With The Text (where included); Brief Market Research. This package will include various suggestions for improvements and I will raise questions to help you clarify your intentions with the story at hand.

Fee: $150-200 per project (depends on the manuscript length)

Here is the detailed workflow for this package:

  1. I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to sign by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your manuscript with me.
  2. You send me your manuscript.
  3. I have a look first and then give you a binding quote.
  4. You accept in writing.
  5. I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
  6. You pay upfront.
  7. I start editing and send you detailed edits back asap (usually within a couple of days).

Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com

“COVER LOVER” PACKAGE:

You will receive a detailed analysis of your cover. I’ll analyse its composition and the colour choices. I’ll then assess the title’s readability with respect to font size and font choice, how well it is embedded in the illustration, how well it contrasts with the latter, and how it will look as a thumbnail. Most importantly, I’ll then identify if the cover illustration effectively communicates your story’s premise, if this is done in a compelling way, and if this matches your audience’s expectations. To do this, I’ll research the market for your book’s niche and will involve up to 5 test objects (parents and teachers; only if you agree). Based on that, I’ll provide you with detailed recommendations for improvements.

Fee: $75 per project

Here is the detailed workflow for this package:

  1. I send you an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to be signed by the two of us. It legally binds me to confidentiality, so that you can share your cover design with me. The NDA also acts as our contract. By signing it you agree to the fee above.
  2. I send you an invoice and PayPal payment link.
  3. You pay upfront.
  4. You send me your cover (ideally once with title and once without).
  5. I start analysing it and send you detailed feedback back asap (usually within a couple of days).

Please send any editing requests to: info@jbroeckerbooks.com

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