https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/developmental-editing/2633/developmental-editing-explained-_2d00_-videoen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/developmental-editing/2633/developmental-editing-explained-_2d00_-videoWed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:25791e8d-0acd-483f-9a3c-a90a9f0d739cIngrid Emerickhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/editing/editorial-services/w/developmental-editing/2633/developmental-editing-explained-_2d00_-video#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Developmental Editing by Ingrid Emerick on 12/14/2016 12:00:00 AM<br /> <div class='asl-wikipage-body'><div class='asl-wikipage-summary'>Developmental editing has many names and is also referred to as substantive editing or content editing. So, what is developmental editing? Developmental editing is the first phase of editing. The editor looks at big picture items, such as pacing, character development, transitions, scope, tone, voice, narrative arch, and structure. It's often a conversation in the margins between the editor and author. For nonfiction books, the editor focuses on expanding or trimming the thesis, rearranging, and restructuring information. With fiction, a developmental editor can help fix timeline issues or suggest the development of secondary characters. Developmental editing is one of the most important edits because it ensures that the foundation of your book is strong.</div><div class='asl-wikipage-media'><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver.wikis.components.files/00-00-00-01-76/DevelopmentalEditingExplained.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../DevelopmentalEditingExplained.mp4</a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div>