A Developmental Editor will help you take something that comes from your mind, and turn it into something that someone who doesn’t live in your head can appreciate, love and even relate to!
A DE is a big picture master! When it comes to spot any issue with plot, characters, pacing and setting, a DE is your best friend and greatest ally. As writers, we tend to grow attached to our stories and we are so involved in them that we become blind to small and big problems, keeping our story from becoming its best version. DEs look at the story you have poured your heart and soul in, and help you transform it into the book that will enchant and capture your readers, while keeping its soul alive.
Editor. Writer. Storytelling Nerd
Silvia is a EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association) trained Developmental Editor and a fiction writer under the pen name Via S. Hellenick.
A lifelong lover of storytelling, she has transformed her obsession into a career dedicated to helping fellow writers shape and strengthen their manuscripts.
With a deep understanding of the emotional connection authors have to their stories, Silvia approaches every project with empathy and respect, aiming to support—not rewrite—the unique voice behind each narrative.
Editorial Services
Developmental Editing
Congrats, you finished your manuscript! Now it’s time to hand it over and let me help you!
The Developmental Editing of a manuscript focuses on the structure, content, and overall flow.
It addresses big-picture elements such as plot, pacing, character development, theme, organization, and clarity.
I’ll help you shape a story your readers are going to love!
Manuscript Evaluation
It’s your story, but you don’t know what is going on? Trust me, I’ve been there!
If you don’t feel like it’s time for a full developmental edit, but need some clarity over where your story is headed, or guidance on how to tackle self-editing after you are done with your manuscript, an evaluation may be the right choice for you!
1:1 Plot coaching
You have the vibes, the idea, even the Pinterest board, but don’t know where to start?
Let’s have a chat! Tell me everything about your book and I will help you put your ideas into order, so that you can go into drafting with confidence!
