Developmental editing and critiques

Denise and Louise chat with editor Sophie Playle about developmental editing and critiques for fiction authors.Listen to find out more about:An overview of what developmental editing includesCritiques as big-picture evaluationWho benefits from developmental editing and critiquesWhere developmental editing and critiques fit into the editing processWhether an author needs to hire a specialist editor for developmental editingWriting coaching versus developmental editingThe difference between story and plotStory structure – planning versus revisionStory structure – conscious deviation from traditional three-act structureStory structure – momentumNarrative styleSubplots – when they work and How theme can hold a story togetherMore about Sophie PlayleSophie Playle, Liminal PagesSophie’s editing coursesEmail: sophie@liminalpages.comTwitter: @sophieplayleFacebook: facebook.com/liminalpagesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophieplayleResources mentioned in the Show‘How to Write a Query Letter – Everything You Need to Know’, Sophie Playle ‘How to Write a Synopsis – Everything You Need to Know’, Sophie Playle Write a Great Synopsis: Nicola MorganDevelopmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors and Publishers: Scott NortonPoetics, AristotleMasterclass: David Mamet Teaches Dramatic WritingAsk us a questionThe easiest way to ping us a question is via Facebook Messenger: Visit the podcast's Facebook page and click on the SEND MESSAGE button.Denise and LouiseDenise Cowle Editorial ServicesLouise Harnby | Fiction EditorMusic credit‘Vivacity’ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License