How is developmental editing different from copy or line editing?
Developmental editing (also called content, structural, or story editing) is all about revising the big-picture elements of your story. This includes things like your plot, characters, pacing, worldbuilding, and genre. In contrast, copy or line editing is all about prose. A copy editor will fix things like sentence structure, clarity, and authorial voice. Typically, you’ll want to work with a developmental editor before sending your novel out for copy editing.