Military Horror Developmental Edit
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I’ve just wrapped the first 13,000-word story set in my ongoing Dark War universe, and now I need a sharp developmental eye on it. Above all, I want to know whether the pacing and tension hold up from first page to last—this piece lives or dies on that rising dread beneath the crack of gunfire—so every scene beat, lull, and surge needs to feel earned.
I’m not bringing a laundry list of problems; I’d like a broad, professional assessment. Give me margin notes and an editorial letter that explain what works, where the momentum lags, and how to tighten or rearrange sequences if needed. Please also suggest grammatical changes, structural tweaks, and re-angled scenes, but I’ll sign off on anything before it goes into the manuscript.
Because the setting blends authentic military procedure with supernatural horror, I’m only interested in editors who already read or edit within that niche. If you can spot a tactical inconsistency as easily as you sense a sagging scare, we’ll get along fine. Native English fluency is non-negotiable.
Deliverables
• Inline comments (Word track-changes) across the full 13 k.
• A concise editorial report summarizing grammatical errors, pacing, tension, and any structural or thematic notes.
I’m not bringing a laundry list of problems; I’d like a broad, professional assessment. Give me margin notes and an editorial letter that explain what works, where the momentum lags, and how to tighten or rearrange sequences if needed. Please also suggest grammatical changes, structural tweaks, and re-angled scenes, but I’ll sign off on anything before it goes into the manuscript.
Because the setting blends authentic military procedure with supernatural horror, I’m only interested in editors who already read or edit within that niche. If you can spot a tactical inconsistency as easily as you sense a sagging scare, we’ll get along fine. Native English fluency is non-negotiable.
Deliverables
• Inline comments (Word track-changes) across the full 13 k.
• A concise editorial report summarizing grammatical errors, pacing, tension, and any structural or thematic notes.