Developmental Editor for Memoir

Developmental Editor Needed for Memoir I have written a memoir of approximately 92,000 words exploring themes of family, domestic violence, trauma, recovery, resilience and personal growth. I am seeking an experienced developmental editor with a strong background in memoir or narrative non-fiction to provide constructive feedback on the manuscript’s structure, pacing, emotional arc, narrative flow and overall impact. The manuscript is still evolving, and I would particularly value guidance on whether the current ending feels complete or whether the story would benefit from continuing through subsequent life events before publication. I am initially seeking a review of approximately 10,000 words as a paid trial. If we are a good fit and your feedback aligns with my vision for the book, I would be interested in engaging you for a larger portion of the manuscript and potentially the full project. Experience with traditionally published memoirs and trauma-informed storytelling is highly desirable. Please include: * Examples of memoir or narrative non-fiction projects you have worked on. * Your proposed approach to a developmental edit. * The deliverables I can expect (e.g. editorial report, in-text comments, recommendations). * Your fee and estimated turnaround time for a 10,000-word developmental review. I am looking for thoughtful, honest, and constructive feedback to strengthen the manuscript while preserving my authentic voice as the author.