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Author services

Developmental Editing

Developmental Editing

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At Meet the Authors, our Developmental Editing service is designed to transform your manuscript by focusing on its structure, content, and overall narrative. This in-depth service provides comprehensive feedback on plot, character development, pacing, and overall readability. It is ideal for authors looking to refine their manuscript's core elements and storytelling to ensure it resonates with readers.
 
What You Can Expect
  • Plot Analysis: We provide detailed feedback on the overall plot, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to ensure your story is compelling and coherent.
  • Character Development: Our editors evaluate character arcs and interactions, offering suggestions to enhance character depth and believability.
  • Pacing and Structure: We analyze the pacing of your manuscript, ensuring a well-balanced narrative flow that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
  • Content and Theme: We assess the thematic elements and content, providing insights to strengthen the core message and impact of your story.
  • Overall Readability: Comprehensive feedback on the manuscript’s readability, ensuring clarity and engagement throughout.
 
Benefits of Developmental Editing
  • Enhanced Storytelling: By refining the core elements of your manuscript, we help you craft a more compelling and well-structured story.
  • Improved Character Arcs: Strengthening character development ensures your characters are relatable, dynamic, and memorable.
  • Balanced Pacing: A well-paced narrative maintains reader interest and enhances the overall reading experience.
  • Coherent Narrative: Ensuring consistency and clarity throughout your manuscript helps maintain reader engagement and comprehension.
  • Professional Feedback: Receive expert insights and suggestions that help elevate your manuscript to its highest potential.
 
How It Works
  • Submit Your Manuscript: Upload your manuscript via our secure online portal.
  • Editing Process: Our experienced developmental editors will review your manuscript, providing detailed feedback on plot, character development, pacing, content, and readability.
  • Receive Your Edited Manuscript: Once the editing process is complete, you'll receive your manuscript with comprehensive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Provide a list of changes: Once you provide us with a list of what you would like changed, these are then incorporated. (2 Rounds of Corrections included)
 
Get Started Today
Ready to refine your manuscript’s core elements and storytelling? Purchase our Developmental Editing service today and ensure your story is structured, compelling, and engaging. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Terms of Service

1. Introduction Welcome to MTA’s Author Copywriting and Editing Services. By engaging our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.

2. Services Provided MTA offers professional copywriting and editing services to authors. These services include, but are not limited to, manuscript editing, proofreading, and content creation.

3. Payment Terms

  • Payment must be made in advance before any work commences.
  • MTA reserves the right to cease work if payment has not been received.

4. Use of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

  • All project files will be managed and accessed through SharePoint.
  • Clients are responsible for having an adequate level of IT literacy to use Microsoft Teams for meetings and collaboration, including screen sharing.

5. Corrections and Revisions

  • The service includes two rounds of corrections.
  • Additional changes beyond the included rounds will be chargeable.

6. Timeframe and Deadlines

  • MTA will provide an estimated timeframe during the initial meeting.
  • If a specific timeframe is required, it must be agreed upon, documented, and signed off by both parties.

7. Termination and Exit Strategy

  • Both MTA and the client have the right to terminate the agreement if the relationship is deemed damaged or if any form of threat is made.
  • No refunds will be provided for work that has commenced.
  • All completed files, covers, etc., will be provided to the client upon termination.

8. Confidentiality

  • MTA agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all client materials and information.
  • Clients must also agree to keep any proprietary information shared by MTA confidential.

9. Intellectual Property

  • All intellectual property rights for the work produced by MTA remain with the client upon full payment.
  • MTA retains the right to use excerpts of the work for promotional purposes, with the client’s consent.

10. Liability

  • MTA will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
  • Clients are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and legality of the content provided to MTA.

11. Amendments

  • MTA reserves the right to amend these terms of service at any time. Clients will be notified of any changes.

12. Governing Law

  • These terms of service are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.

13. Contact Information

  • For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact MTA 
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