Developmental Editing

I'm the speculative and urban fiction developmental editor who’ll advocate for your vision of high-stakes plotting, boundless fantasy, and gritty world-building. You won’t catch me sanitizing your manuscript, that would defeat the purpose entirely. Let me break down developmental editing and explain why we may have strong collaborative chemistry.

Developmental editing ensures the story you have locked inside your mind translates clearly to your readers.Are the rules of your world consistent? Did your main character undergo an unintentional Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde transformation? Kick up your feet, the next step is my job. Identifying the structural vulnerabilities and providing actionable pathways to reinvigorate your book.Will we have collaborative chemistry? My bedside manner is direct, courteous, and communicative.If you like what you’ve read - see the details below to contact me.

Chiquila McCall

Author · Developmental Editor · Market Researcher

Market Research

Market research answers the questions that data leaves untouched, turning unspoken assumptions into universal laws. I take qualitative insights and quantify them into empirical research to solidify industry knowledge. No more "I feel" statements from an editor; turn subjective critique into objective facts backed by data. By applying a psycho-social lens to my analysis, I make complex data digestible and relatable. To me, market research is the credibility bridge editors need to help authors successfully connect with their audience.

Behind the Pages: Authorial Approaches to Characters’ Personality Selection

• Grounded in an empirical study of 104 authors, the 3D Character Framework reveals how writers actually build personalities—split across Design (57%), Discovery (24%), and Download (19%) processing styles. This data-backed market research equips developmental editors and narrative strategists with actionable diagnostics to decode authorial inspiration and tailor feedback to any creative engine.• Price: $120.00

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Speculative Fiction

Focusing on complex world-building, high stakes, and psychological depth.

| Horror: Atmospheric tension, psychological dread, and supernatural mechanics.| Thriller: High-concept plots, intricate twists, ticking-clock tension, and suspense.| Fantasy: High-concept world-building, intricate magic systems & rules, socio-political dynamics & power structures, high-stakes pacing & suspense, character-driven lore, and more.

Urban Fiction

Focusing on authentic character dynamics, environment, and suspense.

| Mystery & Thriller: Multi-layered whodunits, suspenseful reveals, and investigations.| Street Lit & Crime: Gritty realism, institutional dynamics, power struggles, and character logic.

White Glove Experience:

The Foundation
Rate: $0.03/wd

| What it is: A premium baseline for authors who want elite, objective feedback on their manuscript's core mechanics.| Includes: Comprehensive manuscript in-line notes and a detailed editorial letter.

Lace Glove Experience:

The Deep Dive
Rate: $0.04/ wd

| What it is: An intricate, layered review that looks at the weave of the story and sets the book up for professional market readiness.| Includes: Everything in White Glove, plus a customized Book Resume.

Velvet Experience:

The Ultimate Immersion
Rate: $0.05/wd

| What it is: The plush, all-inclusive luxury tier for authors who want a complete psychological and emotional blueprint of how their book lands.| Includes: Everything in Lace, plus Live Reader Reaction notes and 4 Complimentary Character Analyses.

Jacquard Experience:

The Masterclass Collaboration
Rate: $0.05/ wd + $500

| What it is: The ultimate luxury tier, blending deep-dive editorial analysis with direct, live strategic collaboration.| Includes: The complete Velvet Experience plus (2) 1-hour virtual consultation meetings to workshop your feedback, brainstorm solutions, and map out your revision strategy.
(Premium add-on: +$500)

Silk Experience:

Intricate Brainstorming Consultation
Rate: $250/ per session

| A focused, 1-hour live virtual strategy session to unpack your narrative concepts, untangle plot holes, and spark creative solutions. Perfect for authors at the outlining stage or stuck mid-draft.

Qiviut Experience:

The Strategic Creative Partnership
Rate: $1000 / 5 sessions

| An elite, multi-session creative partnership providing (5) 1-hour virtual consultation blocks. Tailored completely to your timeline, you can distribute your hours as a single intensive block, (2) 2.5-hour deep dives, or up to 5 individual milestone sessions to workshop plot, character, and strategy as your draft evolves.

Client Testimonial

First off let me start by saying amazing! I have worked with editors before and never had an experience quite like this one. I was given a set of expectations in the beginning of the process; I got so much more that I bargained for. The attention to detail coupled with providing me with Insight that I had not considered was wonderful. And to have a complete forensic dive done on my novel was something that I did not even know was needed. I cannot wait to work with you again and will be referring you to anyone that will listen. Thank you so much for your wonderful services.Nakia Creel | CEO | Creel Publishing

I wanted you to know that I took your advice and looked into it. It seems that I tend to write with my head and not my heart, as that’s how I operate. Because of your honesty, I will spend more time allowing my emotions to take control when I’m writing or discussing how I feel. I only really show emotion in my poetry. I know I have a lot of layers and triggers that I keep under a tight leash. I couldn’t see how they affected the way I showcased my worlds. I’ll be a better writer because I met you, so thank you.Ozzie | Author

Contact Me

Are you ready to elevate your story with a partner who advocates for your authentic voice while backing it with market research? Let’s get your project on my calendar.

What I need from you:
• Genre
• Word Count
• Story Synopsis