Story Development

$2,000 (up to 10k words)

Those pesky ideas you keep thinking of. When inspiration strikes, you grab whatever's closest.

You've got fragments everywhere - Google Docs, planners, Scrivener files, even that stack of paper on your desk your pet likes to chew on. There’s a story in there.

This service gives your story a solid foundation so you can begin writing with confidence. I’ll help you turn fragments, notes, and half-formed ideas into a cohesive, readable narrative framework. Together, we’ll shape your characters, plot, pacing, and structure so you’re no longer staring at a blank page, but working from a clear, organized foundation.

This is hands-on, collaborative story-building designed to give you a clear path forward.

What's Included

Narrative First Draft (Story Framework)

A complete structural draft written in narrative form (without dialogue or detailed setting prose)

Think of it as a detailed, readable story skeleton:

• Events unfolding in logical order
• Characters making choices and reacting
• Turning points and emotional beats are clear
• Pacing and structure are visible

Up to 10,000 words covering all major beats, turning points, and character arcs

The Revision Process

Two rounds of collaborative revisions are included, giving us the space to fine-tune your story framework.

We’ll adjust pacing, plot, and character arcs until the structure feels clear, cohesive, and ready for full prose. The goal is a strong, actionable foundation for your manuscript.

Ownership & Flexibility

• All rights to the story remain entirely yours
• Works for standalone novels or series (pricing adjusted if scope expands)

Timeline

Initial draft delivered within 2-3 weeks

Up to two rounds of revisions within the following 2 weeks

What Happens Next

Once your story framework is complete, you can:

• Write the full manuscript yourself
• Return for Beta Reading or Manuscript evaluation once the draft is finished
• Continue into full ghostwriting (Drafts 2 & 3), if desired

Best For Authors Who:

✓ Have a strong concept but freeze at the blank page
✓ Feel overwhelmed by scattered notes, outlines, and ideas
✓ Want a clear structural map before writing prose
✓ Write best once the "what happens" is figured out
✓ Need help executing a story concept, taking a premise to a plot

Story Development FAQs

You can send your notes in any format - Google Docs, Scrivener files, PDFs, bullet points, or even voice notes. I’ll work with whatever you have. This service also includes an optional kick-off call to discuss the details of your story and clarify your goals before we begin.

As much or as little as you have. Some authors come with a full outline; others have only a premise and a few characters. We build from wherever you are.

It's a narrative structural draft, not a finished novel. It shows the story unfolding without dialogue or detailed scene prose so you can clearly see structure, pacing, and character arcs before writing the full manuscript.

This service includes two rounds of collaborative revisions at the structural stage. We refine pacing, plot, and character arcs until the framework feels solid and ready for full prose.

The initial structural draft is delivered within 2–3 weeks, with up to two rounds of revisions in the following 2 weeks depending on feedback turnaround.

We'll work together through the two included revision rounds to ensure the story framework aligns with your vision. This is collaborative, not a one-and-done handoff.

Absolutely. This service gives you a strong foundation so you can write your manuscript with clarity and confidence.

Yes. You retain full ownership of your story framework.

Story Development works well for series. We'll typically structure the first book or first major arc within the 10k word limit, or adjust pricing if needed.

This provides a flexible foundation. You decide how to proceed next, whether writing the manuscript, requesting editorial services, or continuing into ghostwriting.

Contact

Ready To Turn Your Outline Into A Draft?

Send me your scattered notes. Get back a structured story.