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Story structure, narrative pacing, character arcs, and authorial voice. Your editor collaborates with you directly inside your Storello manuscript.

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Игорь Пастухов — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
34 reviews · 11 yrs exp

Детективы и триллеры: держу темп, ловлю логические дыры и провисания сюжета.

Free SampleMystery & DetectiveТриллерContemporary Fiction
from ~$89
per project
Михаил Терехов — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
31 reviews · 14 yrs exp

Историческая проза и научпоп. Проверяю факты, выстраиваю аргументацию и композицию.

Free SampleNon-FictionPopular ScienceContemporary Fiction
from ~$106
per project
Дарья Ильина — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
24 reviews · 8 yrs exp

Детская и подростковая литература. Помогаю говорить с юным читателем на его языке.

Free SampleChildren’s BooksYoung AdultAdventure
from ~$83
per project
Григорий Шаров — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
22 reviews · 9 yrs exp

Редактирую нон-фикшн и научпоп. Делаю сложное понятным, не теряя точности.

Free SampleNon-FictionPopular ScienceBusiness & Career
from ~$78
per project
Полина Орлова — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
17 reviews · 6 yrs exp

Романтика и young adult. Работаю с эмоцией и голосом героя, помогаю не бояться сентиментальности.

Free SampleRomanceYoung AdultContemporary Fiction
from ~$72
per project
Анна Векшина — developmental editor
Developmental Editor
12 reviews · 7 yrs exp

Помогаю авторам фэнтези и young adult собрать сюжет и голос. Работала с бестселлерами «Эксмо».

Free SampleFantasyYoung AdultRomance+2 more
from ~$89
per project
Developmental Editor
5 reviews · 3 yrs exp

Работаю с дебютными авторами фантастики. Помогаю выстроить мир и сюжет без провисаний.

Free SampleSci-FiFantasyAdventure
from ~$67
per project
Developmental Editor
1 review · 7 yrs exp

Литературный редактор, работаю с прозой и фэнтези уже семь лет. Помогаю выстроить структуру и убрать провисания сюжета, сохраняя авторский голос.

Free Sampleпрозафэнтезиyoung adult
from ~$167
per project

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Work on your manuscript — not scattered files

Storello is a dedicated author workspace: chapters, character bibles, worldbuilding, and plot timelines in one project. Invite your editor into the text and discuss changes in context.

Chapter 7 · Draft

He stepped across the threshold, and the cottage behind him ceased to be home. The wind carried the scent of smoke from eastern pastures.

MMaria, EditorA strong sensory detail — move it to the opening sentence to set the tone for the entire scene.

Developmental Editing for Authors — What It Involves and What to Expect

A developmental editor ensures your story is gripping from page one: examining plot architecture, scene pacing, character motivations, dialogue rhythm, and worldbuilding consistency. Unlike copyediting, which polishes grammar and punctuation, developmental editing addresses structural storytelling mechanics.

Working with an editor in Storello eliminates messy back-and-forth file attachments. The editor leaves line comments and structural suggestions right in your chapters, and you retain full creative control. Before committing, submit a free sample edit to evaluate their craft and receive an itemized quote tailored to your book.