A structural edit looks at the big picture, helping to shape the text.
A structural edit includes, but is not limited to:
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Organizing the material to create a coherent structure and flow
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Managing chapters, headings and sections
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Expanding or reducing the material
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Identifying missing or repetitive information
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Analyzing character, plot and story development and providing feedback on improving the strengths and reducing the weaknesses
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Analyzing world building
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Assessing the flow of dialogue and its relationship to characterization
In addition to edits and comments directly on the manuscript, a structural edit will include a 5 to 10 page evaluation.
*A structural edit will not address specific issues with grammar or spelling but will provide feedback on the manuscript's overall language, tone and word usage.
