Feralis Press offers developmental editing and story coaching services for writers working in horror, monster fiction, and dark fantasy. This service focuses on the foundational elements of a manuscript—structure, character development, thematic cohesion, and worldbuilding integrity—while preserving the author’s individual voice and creative intent.
Developmental editing is designed to provide strategic, high-level guidance rather than sentence-level correction. The objective is to strengthen the manuscript’s narrative architecture and emotional impact without compromising its originality or tone.
Scope of Services
Developmental editing may address, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Plot Structure and Pacing — Evaluation of narrative flow, escalation of tension, scene placement, and resolution to ensure sustained momentum and clarity.
- Character Arcs and Emotional Development — Analysis of protagonist and supporting character trajectories, motivation, internal conflict, and emotional consistency.
- Worldbuilding and Internal Consistency — Review of setting, supernatural systems, lore, and rules to identify contradictions or gaps and support long-term narrative coherence.
- Thematic Clarity and Progression — Assessment of core themes and their development throughout the manuscript, ensuring intentionality and depth rather than repetition.
- Genre Alignment and Intent — Consideration of how effectively the manuscript fulfills its genre aims while remaining authentic to the author’s vision.