A structural edit looks at the big picture, helping to shape the text by making edits to the manuscript and a editorial letter of 5 to 10 pages. Additional supporting documents will be provided as needed such as plot outlines, structural revisions, character sheets, maps and family trees.
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A structural edit addresses the following
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Plot and structure
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Characterization and character development
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Dialogue and its relation to characterization and plot development
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Setting/worldbuilding
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Believability of the narrative, characters and world
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Authorial voice and effectiveness of the voice and style for the narrative
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General observations on the strength of the writing
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Effectiveness of the style and voice used
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A structural edit will also
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Organize the material to create coherent structure and flow
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Edit chapters, headings and sections
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Expand or reduce the material
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Identify missing or repetitive information
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Flag consistent grammatical or stylistic concerns
