A Line Editor will evaluate the language used to convey your story in a paragraph, if not a sentence, and level. They will be able to assess whether the language you’ve employed communicates the emotion and tone that you, as an author, are trying to convey.

The Development Editor’s responsibility is similar in essence to the Alpha Reader but focuses more on ensuring the quintessential elements of your text work in cohesive harmony. These features include story, characters, scene development, and pacing.

Alpha Readers are the first set of eyes to read your work once the rough draft is complete. Whether it’s as rough as sandpaper or as smooth as a hairless cat’s hiney, it is their job to read your writing and provide feedback on a conceptual level.