Editorial Roadmap

A strategic revision plan designed to help you identify your biggest opportunities for improvement and prioritize your next steps. Perfect for writers who need direction before diving into revisions.

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  • The Editorial Roadmap is a high-level assessment designed to help you understand where your story currently stands and where your revision efforts should be focused.

    Rather than providing a full manuscript critique, this service identifies the most impactful areas for improvement and organizes them into a clear, manageable revision strategy.

    Think of it as a blueprint for your next draft.

  • This service is ideal for authors who:

    • Are feeling overwhelmed by revisions

    • Are unsure where to begin editing

    • Are seeking professional guidance before investing in a larger service

    • Know something isn't working but can't identify the cause

    • Are looking for a clear revision strategy

    • Major story strengths and weaknesses

    • Structural concerns and opportunities

    • Character development priorities

    • Pacing and momentum issues

    • Conflict and stakes evaluation

    • Reader engagement concerns

    • Revision prioritization

    • Overall project direction

    • Personalized revision roadmap

    • Prioritized action plan

    • Identification of major story concerns

    • Revision recommendations organized by importance

    • Strategic guidance for future drafts

    • Clear next steps for moving forward

  • Custom quoted based on manuscript length.

    Current rate: $0.026 per word

    Turnaround times vary based on manuscript length and current availability.

    Payment plans available for larger projects.

  • How is this different from a Manuscript Evaluation?

    A Manuscript Evaluation provides a comprehensive analysis of your manuscript as a whole. An Editorial Roadmap focuses specifically on creating a strategic revision plan and identifying your highest-priority areas for improvement.

    Will I receive in-manuscript comments?

    No. Feedback is delivered through your personalized roadmap and revision strategy.

    Is this service appropriate for a first draft?

    Yes. Many writers use an Editorial Roadmap after completing an early draft to determine where to focus revision efforts.

    What if I feel overwhelmed by editing?

    This service was designed specifically for that situation. The roadmap helps break revision into manageable, prioritized steps.

    Should I choose an Editorial Roadmap or a Story Diagnostic?

    Choose a Story Diagnostic if you'd like developmental feedback on a portion of your manuscript while you're still drafting. Choose an Editorial Roadmap if you already have material written and need a strategic plan for revision.