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Editing · 4 min read

Developmental Editing vs. Copyediting: What's the Difference?

One shapes the story; the other polishes the sentence. Knowing which you need saves time and money.

Developmental editing addresses the big picture: structure, pacing, character, plot and theme.

Copyediting addresses correctness and consistency at the sentence level: grammar, syntax, punctuation and style.

Most manuscripts benefit from developmental work before any copyedit — polishing sentences that may later be cut is rarely efficient.