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This is another developmental editing critique on a short children’s story. As you will soon see, the writer did not have a clear understanding of how to tell a story. I eventually stopped working with new writers. Most public schools teach people how to read and write well. They don’t tell students how to tell…
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This is a (real) editing example of one of my developmental edits for a client. It’s a children’s story. I’ve helped many new writers in this capacity. Writing for kids is not nearly as easy as many adults might think. There have been no changes except a name here or there to protect the writers…
I like intensity in writing. I’m no religious scholar, but I’d say the Bible is intense. After all, it’s still influencing culture around the globe two thousand years later. With that said, I’m likening what I feel are the 4 perspectives a writer MUST develop, with the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse. So…
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BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF A DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT OF A CHILDREN’S BOOK MANUSCRIPT.
EXCEPT FOR IDENTIFYING INFORMATION I HAVE LEFT IT AS IS.
My comments are always in dark pink. I make corrections and give my impressions as I go along…
OK… thank you for ordering my editing example service. I like to go through a writer’s work as any first time reader would. My comments and critiques will reflect that and always be in pink. Please note any deletions against the original. Let’s get started… Honey Bee Rescue Ashley, Maria, Marcus, Jose, and Alexander…
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*** I like to go through a writers work as any first time reader would for this developmental editing service.. My comments and critiques will reflect that in the editing. My words will always be in pink. Please note any deletions against the original. Let’s get started… Big Foot Little Feet This adventure story teaches…
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I will give you my impressions as a first time reader, as well as, offer comments for improvement and/or clarification in this childrens book edit. My words will always be in pink. Please note any deletions against the original. Let’s get started… A working title is always a good idea to include with the manuscript….
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Thank you for ordering my editing service. I will give you my impressions as a first time reader, as well as, offer comments for improvement and/or clarification. My words will always be in pink. Please note any deletions against the original. Let’s get started…
Harley the Hummingbird’s Wonderful World
Written by Roget Bibby
Graham Wallas, (born May 31, 1858, Sunderland, Eng.—died Aug. 10, 1932, London), was an English scholar. Wallas was also the author of the highly influencial book The Art of Thought (read a copy free online). In the book, he proposed one of the first formal models of the creative process of the 20th century….
