Claude spits out this analysis of chapter 9.
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Servais’s prompt to #Claude: You are a developmental editor. Analyze chapter 9 of this book. Identify 3 high-level strengths and weaknesses.
Claude gives you this analysis of chapter 9:
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Lined notebook paper with the words: "Just because writing is hard, doesn't mean it's going badly. It just means that writing is hard." The Editorial Ally
It feels like the moment for re-posting this oldie but goodie.
Today I'm also thinking that we could replace "writing" with "life" in this quote and have an equally true statement.
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I recently heard from two former clients that their books are in production and have 2026 publication dates. Get excited, friends! There is excellent scholarship coming soon!
Happy New Year!
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The Editorial Ally will be closed for the holidays from December 24 through January 2. If your 2025 goals include reaching out for editing, now is the time! Two days left to connect before the new year!
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Most of us don't start drafting with a Core Argument clear in our minds. It emerges during the writing process.
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If you’ve revised your book so many times that you can’t tell what’s working, that’s usually the clearest sign you’re ready for a developmental edit. Comment DEV EDITOR. Or visit www.StorytellerTalent.com. #devedit #developmentalediting #amediting #writingadvice #authortok
The Mirror Moment at your story's midpoint separates amateur manuscripts from bestsellers. Here's how to identify and strengthen yours. Comment EDITOR to chat about your manuscript! Or visit my website www.StorytellerTalent.com
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These are the 2 of my top 5 easiest fixes a authors can apply before hiring a developmental editor… Fast, simple, and game-changing. Comment DEV EDIT for the full checklist. Or visit www.StorytellerTalent.com
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"Show, don't tell" isn't optional and here's why editors flag it and how to fix it fast. Comment DEV EDIT for more details.
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Your POV choice can tank or turbocharge sales. Third person, First person, and multi-POV can all be best sellers, but be consider genre and reader experience! Comment DEV EDIT for more details. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #pointofview #writingcraft
Are you struggling with unruly paragraphs that obscure the argument? Today's TEA Delivered is for you. I offer three concrete steps for solving the paragraph puzzle.
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Overused dialogue tags mark amateur manuscripts instantly. Here's what editors actually recommend, and agents and publishers look for. Comment DEV EDIT for more details. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #dialoguetips #writingcraft
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The 250-word page standard affects everything from queries to printing costs, to what readers expect! Here's what every writer needs to know about why word count matters... Comment DEV EDIT for details.
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Bestsellers share a hidden trait: readability scores between 80-90. Here's why simpler writing sells more books. Comment DEV EDIT for about working with me on your dev edit. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #writingtips #readability
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Save the Cat isn't just for screenwriters - these 15 story beats are why readers finish books. Here's how to use them. Comment DEV EDIT for more details on working with me as your developmental editor. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #savethecat #storystructure
Readers quit at 10–20% because the stakes aren’t clear... Not because your writing is bad. Here’s the fix. Comment DEV EDIT for more about working with me as your developmental editor. #devedit #deveditor #developmentalediting #authortok #amwriting
“Most readers quit after Chapter 3. Here's the structural fix that keeps them turning pages..."
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“When an author tells me their first act feels rushed, it’s rarely about pacing… it’s about emotional setup. Here’s how I explained that in a recent developmental editing session...”
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“Flat endings aren’t about bad writing... they’re usually about unresolved emotion. Here’s how to stick the landing...”
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I'm amazed at how much I continue to underestimate the mental demands of #developmentalediting, every time!! #amediting
When editing #horror, @tanyagold.bsky.social has the writer track what the reader's response in each scene is. Then they analyze the expectations for that subgenre of horror and whether it's working.
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