Structural Editing Services

Structural editing, often referred to as developmental editing or substantive editing, represents the most complex and time-consuming stage of the editorial process. This type of editing focuses on the overall structure, evaluating a manuscript as a whole and analyzing how effectively its message is conveyed. While a copy-editor concentrates on details such as spelling and grammar, the structural editor poses the critical question, ‘Does this work as a book?’ Although a structural editor may perform some copy-editing while reviewing your manuscript, their primary focus is much broader. They will return your manuscript marked up with constructive comments and suggested rewrites.