STRENGTHEN YOUR STORY
Developmental Edits
This is for writers with ADHD who want to work with a coach and developmental editor who will honor their unique voice. I provide in-line comments and big-picture feedback on partial (up to 100 pages) or full manuscripts for fiction and nonfiction book-length projects.
Due to limited availability, developmental editing spots are currently waitlisted.
Join the waitlist to be notified when new spots open.
Elevate Your Draft Without Losing Momentum
You’re a neurodivergent writer who’s poured hours into a manuscript, but now the editing feels like a mountain you’re not sure how to climb.
I’ll partner with you as both coach and editor—honoring your voice, honoring your process, and helping you move your manuscript to submission- or publication-ready without burning out.
What You’ll Receive
Big-picture feedback in a manuscript evaluation letter, highlighting structure, flow, pacing, character development (fiction), or clarity/reader-takeaways (nonfiction). This uses brain-friendly tools designed for ADHD writers.
In-line comments in your draft (via Word Track Changes or another platform we agree on) with actionable suggestions to strengthen story architecture, narrative flow, and style.
Live walkthrough call (60 minutes) to review feedback, answer your questions, discuss next steps, and establish ADHD-friendly workflow checkpoints.
Optional add-on: Follow-up check-in or mini-coaching session to keep momentum and confidence high.
Note: This service focuses on transforming your draft into something structurally and stylistically strong and emotionally compelling. It is not a line-by-line grammar or punctuation edit (though recurring issues will be flagged).
Imagine This Moment
You hand off your draft feeling clear, confident, and ready. No more thoughts of "Will this ever be ready?" lurking in the back of your mind.
You stop delaying the edit. You begin the process with momentum, not dread.
You step into the reader's mindset: instead of questioning if you’ll finish, you’re trusting when you will—and that you’ll do so with your voice intact.
What My Clients Are Saying…
“I had the opportunity to work with Candice, and she is an incredibly thorough, empathetic, and honest reviewer and editor. She not only helped me improve my current work, she also pushed me to think more deeply and authentically about my writing for the future. Her encouragement fostered real motivation, and her thoughtful critiques always came with clear, workable solutions. During our initial consultation, we discussed my project, goals, and background. After I sent her a draft, she completely exceeded my expectations by returning both suggested edits and a separate document explaining her reasoning. This was invaluable because it helped me understand the “why” behind each change. We wrapped up with a final consultation to discuss any remaining adjustments. I was thrilled with the final product and will definitely hire her again!” — I.A.
Investment: $0.040/word
(Examples: 30,000 words = $1,200 or 55,000 words =$2,200)
Ready to Strengthen Your Story?
Let’s move your writing from draft to done.