THE RE-VISION CATALYST EDIT

A Developmental Edit for a Revised Manuscript

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Deep review of your 60,000 to 90,000-word manuscript

• Six- to eight-page editorial letter about content, narrative structure, voice, pacing and readability

• Margin notes—a delightful array of love notes, prompts for development, cues about what’s landing/what’s not

• Sample edits using Track Changes so you can see original/suggested changes.

• One 50-minute consultation to discuss how to implement revisions

• Resources for writing craft classes and books customized for your path

• Recommended paths to publishing

OPTIONAL ADD-ON

Make it three rounds of editing—developmental, line edit and polish edit

WHY YOU NEED A RE-VISION CATALYST EDIT

Like the Last Developmental Edit You’ll Ever Need, the Re-Vision Catalyst is comprehensive. You’ll receive a full developmental edit with margin notes and a six- to eight-page editorial letter identifying critical areas and setting you up for success with actionable next steps. 

The report includes resources and prompts custom-designed to you, your book and your vision.

THE RE-VISION CATALYST EDIT IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You have received a developmental edit from someone else, but now you’re stuck.

• You have received a developmental edit from me, but you’re ready to jump in and revise with new vigor and vision. If this is you and we have worked together before (I’ve seen your full manuscript), you automatically get $300 off the service.

FOR WRITERS OF NONFICTION

The Re-Vision Catalyst package proves especially helpful for writers of nonfiction who want to:

• Dial in their hook.
• Identify that one clear, concise and captivating message for the reader.
• Know they have captured a unique and authentic narrative voice that readers can trust.
• Be assured they have made a compelling and logical argument.
• Offered the lightning insight that unlocks the reader journey.
• Offered the golden nugget of discovery of how to get there.
• Provided actionable ways that feel accessible and authentic to the reader.
• Refine their teaching stories so they are sharper and more emotive.
• Want to achieve the right balance between teaching stories and teaching moments.

FOR WRITERS OF FICTION, MEMOIR OR NARRATIVE NONFICTION

The Re-Vision Catalyst package proves especially helpful for writers of fiction, narrative memoir and narrative nonfiction who:

• Are stuck in the saggy middle of their book. You have a full draft, but you know the middle bogs down.
• Want to make sure the first 60 pages have unmistakable momentum. Now that you have a full first draft, how does the ending change the beginning?
• Wonder if they have too many characters or plot twists. Or not enough.

WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT?

A developmental edit focuses on:

• Content development
• Narrative structure
• Voice
• Pacing
• Language
• Readability

A developmental edit looks at big picture issues, such as:

• Theme
• Boldness of the idea
• Originality
• Execution of the vision
• Where the book soars, where it sags – the experience the reader is having

A developmental edit shows you how to get there by providing you tools and resources, with specific, actionable next steps.

A developmental edit is not a line edit, which is the next step in the publishing process. A line edit focuses only on:

• Grammar
• Spelling
• Punctuation
• Style (Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press)
• Manuscript formatting

AN OPTIONAL ADD-ON is to bundle a developmental edit with a line edit. I offer it as three arounds of editing, with the final edit being a polish edit to make sure all issues have been resolved and your manuscript is publisher-ready.

THIS SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF….

• You have revised your book, typed “The End,” and felt a jolt of excitement. Wow, is this really happening? Yes, this is really happening.
• You have revised your book, typed “The End,” and felt a jolt of fear. Are you ready?

• You have a full manuscript of 60,000 to 90,000 words. 
• If your manuscript is over 90,000 words, we will adjust the price accordingly.
• If you cannot figure out how to get your manuscript down to under 100,000 words, I offer a custom service for that. You may want a re-evaluation of your vision. You may have a trilogy. Or a trilogy of trilogies, as a writer-friend told me about my novel. This is something you want to absolutely know, because…the next thing you want is…

• You want to get a fast and glorious yes from an agent or publisher. 
• You don’t want to be in agent limbo, waiting to hear if she likes it.
• Nor do you want to go into a tailspin when you get a rejection letter, wondering why she said no.

• You can clearly articulate your goals for the manuscript to your developmental editor.
• You know what you want the book to be, and you want to know how to get there.

• You are writing transformational self-help nonfiction that empowers readers. 
• You are writing narrative memoir, and you want a memoir that readers can’t put down.
• You are writing a memoir that teaches/leads/empowers readers, and you want to know how best to blend storytelling with actionable insights. 
• You are writing fiction, and you want to strike a chord with readers. (And secretly, you covet a book-to-film deal.)
• You are writing narrative nonfiction (long-form journalism) and you want to know if your angle on your topic is presented in a way that is clear, compelling, concise – and culturally relevant. You feel certain your research is sound, but you want a second opinion. Or maybe you want to know if the storytelling works. Is your book edgy enough? Does it break new ground?
• You have a vision for the success of your book, and you imagine the return on investment, but you want help dialing that in. 
• You want someone who knows more about the book business than you to shorten your timeline.

During our work together, I can guide you in ways to think about your time/money/energy/focus so it aligns. You’ll feel fulfilled, not discouraged. You’ll feel invigorated, not spent. You’ll feel empowered because you have clarity of purpose. You’ll have a plan that works for you.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Developmental edit using Track Changes, with margin notes
• Six- to eight-page editorial letter
• One 50-minute consultation to discuss how to implement changes
• Resources for writing craft classes and books customized for your path
• Recommended paths to publishing

OPTIONAL ADD-ON Make it three rounds of editing—developmental, line edit and polish edit. Bundle and save!

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS THROUGH SEPT. 3, 2025

This package is on sale for $250 off to the first THREE writers who sign up. 

TIER 1 – 60,000 to 79,999 WORDS – Normally, $2,650, now $2,400

TIER 2 – 80,000 to 99,999 WORDS – Normally $3,850, now $3,600

TIER 3 – 100,000 and up – custom pricing based on word count

To get started, make a deposit of $995, then you can pay in installments.

SUPER-SWEET BONUSES

If you purchase this package, you receive my Story Catalyst starter kit for free, as well as membership in the growing Story Catalyst community on Mighty Networks; access to monthly group calls; discounts on specialized Story Catalyst craft classes.

This link takes you to where you can pay your deposit and book your first call. Upon booking, I will send you a Project Greenlight email with instructions for how to begin, resources that will guide you, The Story Catalyst Starter Kit and a proposed meeting schedule for our four sessions.

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