developmental editing – Jeffe Kennedy Blog

First Cup of Coffee – February 27, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / February 27, 2023 / Blog, Podcast

Breaking down my revision process today, including sharing some interesting thoughts from crit readers on where I can improve as a storyteller, and a bit on content/developmental editing.

First Cup of Coffee – January 13, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy / January 13, 2020 / Blog, Podcast

Why You Need an Editor. Yes, I’m Talking to YOU

Jeffe Kennedy / May 28, 2017 / Blog

This isn’t a great shot, but these little girls are so awesomely adorable. We got to attend our granddaughter’s spring dance recital yesterday. The costumes were amazing. So much fun.

Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is editing: do we use editors or do it ourselves, how long does editing take, etc. As you may have guessed from the title, I’m somewhat passionate on this topic. Come on over to find out why.

Five Traits of an Ideal Developmental Editor

Jeffe Kennedy / June 26, 2016 / Blog

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A good developmental editor is key for taking a book from good to great. Or from meh to great. Or even great wad of suckage to great.

I firmly believe every novelist needs a good developmental editor. And I’m over at the SFF7, giving what I think are the five traits of an ideal developmental editor.