Romance Novel Developmental Editor

I’m preparing my romance manuscript for Kindle Direct Publishing and need a seasoned developmental editor to take it from good to un-put-downable. The draft is complete, but I want a professional eye on the big-picture elements—story structure, pacing, character arcs, emotional stakes, and theme. Line-level polish will come later; for now, I’m focused on shaping the narrative so the love story lands with maximum impact.

You’ll receive the full Word doc and my notes on the key beats I’m aiming for. I’d like margin comments throughout plus a concise editorial letter that walks me through what’s working, what isn’t, and concrete suggestions for revisions. If you’re comfortable flagging any genre-specific tropes I’ve missed or ways to heighten tension before the happily-ever-after, even better.

Experience with KDP formatting quirks and romance market expectations is important, but the heart of the job is developmental insight. Let me know your turnaround time and a brief example of similar projects you’ve guided to publication, and we can get started right away.