Tier 5: Legacy – Elite Full-Service Editorial for Manuscripts

For manuscripts 501–750 pages (up to 180,000 words)

Full-Service Editorial Package

This is the most comprehensive tier, combining line editing, copy editing, and developmental editing into a seamless editorial transformation:

• Developmental Editing

  • Deep analysis of story structure, world-building, and plot arcs

  • Scene-by-scene review of purpose, tension, and emotional beats

  • Extensive feedback on character development, motivation, voice, and consistency

  • Identification of weak points, info dumps, or sagging middles

  • Suggestions for reordering, rewriting, or cutting to enhance impact

• Line Editing

  • Sentence-level refinement for clarity, pacing, tone, and flow

  • Eliminates redundancies, weak phrasing, and structural awkwardness

  • Helps maintain your unique voice while enhancing readability

• Copy Editing

  • Final polish for grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and basic formatting

  • Consistency checks for names, timelines, terminology, and formatting conventions

You’ll receive a highly polished manuscript ready for querying, submission, or self-publishing.

In-Depth Chapter Breakdown + Revision Notes

• A detailed chapter-by-chapter analysis, including:

  • Chapter purpose, scene flow, and structural strengths or weaknesses

  • Notes on theme development, narrative clarity, and pacing shifts

  • Chapter-level summaries and suggestions to tighten or expand as needed

• Includes targeted revision strategies for each major section, guiding you through manageable edits step by step

Two Rounds of Edits with Tracked Changes

• First Round: Comprehensive edit with full comments, suggestions, and line corrections

• Second Round: Review of your revised manuscript (up to 40% changes)

  • Focuses on improved flow, execution of suggestions, and final polish

  • All changes are tracked in Word, with clear annotations and explanations for easy navigation

Story Arc Analysis (Character, Pacing, Flow)

A high-level editorial report breaking down:

• Main and secondary character arcs: consistency, growth, and reader empathy

• Pacing rhythm: tension and release, emotional momentum, and transition flow

• Narrative movement and overall cohesion: Are scenes pulling the reader forward?

Designed to help you build a legacy-quality manuscript that connects emotionally and structurally.

1-Hour Consultation Call + Revision Strategy

• Once edits are delivered, you’ll schedule a 60-minute one-on-one call to:

  • Discuss major takeaways from the edit

  • Work through specific challenges

  • Outline a customized revision plan

  • Ask questions about writing craft, publishing routes, or future projects

30-Day Post-Delivery Support

• Unlimited email support for one month after the final edit

• Ask questions, share redrafts, or get quick feedback on tricky areas

• Designed to ensure you're supported through the entire revision process, not just the editorial handoff

Formatting for Print + eBook (Basic Interior)

• Clean manuscript formatting in Word or PDF, with:

  • Title page, chapter headings, page breaks, paragraph spacing

  • File prepared for self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or Draft2Digital

  • Optional EPUB conversion for digital readers

Note: This is clean, minimal formatting—not full interior design or typesetting.