Creative Writing
Developmental Reviews
"There is no failure. Only feedback."
~Robert Allan
Whether you have completed a first draft or have a manuscript in progress, writing a family history story, memoir, essay or ancestor profile can often be an overwhelming process. You find yourself too close to the material to identify issues within it and assess its quality with objectivity.
If you are at any stage in your manuscript and need an objective opinion on how to move forward, you need a Developmental Review.
What is a Developmental Review?
A Developmental Review is the first stage of the editing process. During this stage, your story is reviewed, assessing whether the story works as a whole, identifying areas that need improvement and advising on the next course of action. It is not an edit, but rather a professional appraisal of the story to assist the writer in their next steps.
A review aids an author’s progress towards the next draft. A story review can be commissioned after the first draft or 12th draft and as many times as the author deems necessary.
What's Included in a Story Review?
During a Story Review, Lynn Palermo:
- Brings her professional storytelling experience and fresh eyes to your manuscript
- She'll offer suggestions on how to improve the manuscript.
- Lynn pinpoints sections that need clarification.
- She'll advise on any parts that need adding or removing.
- Lynn will assess the story and concept as a whole.
- She'll identify any plot holes and errors of logic.
- Lynn will advise you on your next course of action.
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