Historical Superhero Fantasy

This client ordered a developmental edit for their historical superhero fantasy of 25,000 words. This edit required a lot of ‘backstory’ removal and shifting of plot points. I offered suggestions on sections of the manuscript I thought should be deleted, re-worded or moved to another point in the story. I also provided a reverse outline of the few chapters I was provided, suggesting an outline that flowed better and kept the reader engaged. Overall, this was a fun story to work on—something different to what I’ve seen before—and I wish this author all the best.