{"id":63,"date":"2025-07-11T20:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/?p=63"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:54:56","slug":"developmental-editing-vs-copyediting-key-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/developmental-editing-vs-copyediting-key-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Developmental Editing vs Copyediting: What\u2019s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Intro<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are all ready to make that book the best it can be, but are still confused between developmental editing and copyediting, and don\u2019t know which level of editing your book needs. If yes, then you are on the right page! Developmental editing &#8211; a free mode of editing that helps you mold your story. And copyediting? It is just a little helping hand that smoothens out those final details. We understand that you are still in trouble, but don\u2019t worry, we will make it super easy for you. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through each and every little detail about these two types of editing levels and our motto is to make you pro at it. And, if you still feel stuck when working on your book, feel free to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/\"><strong>book Publishing Services<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and our experts will solve all your book editing issues. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without wasting any minute, let\u2019s understand the two main types of book editing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contents:<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>What is Developmental Editing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Points Of Developmental Editing:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of Developmental Editing:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Do You Need Developmental Editing?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><b>What is Copyediting?<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Points of Copyediting:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of Copyediting:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Do You Need Copyediting?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Differences Between Developmental Editing and Copyediting<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Why Both Are Important Types Of Editing?<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What is Developmental Editing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental editing looks at your book as a whole. It&#8217;s about the structure, content, and flow of your story or information overall. A <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Developmental_editing\"><strong>developmental editor<\/strong><\/a> will look at your manuscript as a whole and provide feedback that will strengthen it. In short, developmental editing is like free-hand editing in which you work to strengthen the manuscript such that it gives your book a magic of emotions and feelings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\ud83d\udcaa-Ready-to-level-up-your-life-game_-Our-Youth\u2026-compressed-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Developmental Editing\" width=\"367\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\ud83d\udcaa-Ready-to-level-up-your-life-game_-Our-Youth\u2026-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\ud83d\udcaa-Ready-to-level-up-your-life-game_-Our-Youth\u2026-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/\ud83d\udcaa-Ready-to-level-up-your-life-game_-Our-Youth\u2026-compressed.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Important Points Of Developmental Editing:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>\n<h3><b>Structure:<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an editor, you check if your book is organized in a way that makes sense. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the story have a beginning, middle, and end?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the chapters arranged logically?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Plot and Storyline (for fiction):<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any plot holes (missing or illogical parts of the story)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the characters well-developed and relatable?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the pacing\u2014how fast or slow the story moves\u2014appropriate?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Message and Clarity (for non-fiction):<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the book clearly convey its main idea?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the topics explained in a way that\u2019s easy to understand?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Consistency:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any contradictions in the text? For example, does a character\u2019s actions match their personality?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the facts in a non-fiction book accurate and consistent?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are working as a developmental editor, you will not focus on grammar or punctuation. Instead, they\u2019ll give you suggestions to improve your manuscript\u2019s content, such as rewriting a weak chapter or cutting out unnecessary sections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Example of Developmental Editing:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Original Text:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Jane loved her quiet life in the countryside. However, her days felt repetitive, and she often dreamed of adventure. One day, she found a letter that would change everything.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Developmental Editing Version:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Jane loved her quiet life in the countryside, where she spent her mornings tending the garden and her evenings reading by the fireplace. But despite her serene routine, a part of her yearned for something more. When an old, mysterious letter arrived at her doorstep, it sparked the beginning of an adventure she never imagined.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the edited version, details are added to immerse the reader in Jane\u2019s world and build anticipation for the adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When Do You Need Developmental Editing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Developmental editing is best for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First drafts that need major revisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writers who want help shaping their ideas into a solid story or guide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books that feel incomplete or &#8220;not quite right.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is Copyediting?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copyediting is all about the details. You mainly focus on eliminating problems like grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice. As a copyeditor, you ensure that your manuscript reads smoothly and looks professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-69 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Did-you-know-that-75-of-users-never-scroll-past\u2026-compressed-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Copy editing\" width=\"363\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Did-you-know-that-75-of-users-never-scroll-past\u2026-compressed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Did-you-know-that-75-of-users-never-scroll-past\u2026-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Did-you-know-that-75-of-users-never-scroll-past\u2026-compressed.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Important Points of Copyediting:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Grammar and Spelling:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correcting errors like &#8220;their&#8221; vs. &#8220;there&#8221; or &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; vs. &#8220;its.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring proper sentence structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Punctuation:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixing misplaced commas, apostrophes, and quotation marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Consistency in Style:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure the text follows a consistent style guide (e.g., American vs. British English).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring uniformity in things like capitalization, abbreviations, and hyphenation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Clarity and Conciseness:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating unnecessary words or phrases to make the text clearer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rephrasing awkward or confusing sentences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Fact-Checking:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring factual accuracy for non-fiction content (e.g., dates, names, or statistics).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, copyediting doesn\u2019t involve rewriting large sections of your book. Instead, it is done to polish the manuscript so it\u2019s error-free and easy to read.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Example of Copyediting:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Original Text:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Jane loved her quite life in the country side. She spent her days tending too the garden and dreaming of aventure.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Copyedited Version:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Jane loved her quiet life in the countryside. She spent her days tending to the garden and dreaming of adventure.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this example, spelling, grammar, and word choice errors were corrected to improve clarity and professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When Do You Need Copyediting?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>You should do copyediting when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscripts that have already been through developmental editing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writers who want to ensure their work is polished and professional.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final drafts that are almost ready for publication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Differences Between Developmental Editing and Copyediting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a simple comparison to help you understand the basic differences between both types of editing:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" alignleft\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Developmental Editing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Copyediting<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big picture (story, structure, flow)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small details (grammar, spelling, clarity)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>When to Use<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early stages of writing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After developmental editing or before publishing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve content, structure, and ideas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polish for professionalism and accuracy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Changes Made<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major rewrites and restructuring<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor edits and corrections<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>For Fiction<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on plot, characters, and pacing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps fix language, grammar, and style<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>For Non-Fiction<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarify the main message and organization<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure factual and grammatical accuracy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><i>Table 1.\u00a0 Developmental Editing vs Copy Editing<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Why Both Are Important Types Of Editing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both developmental editing and copyediting are crucial to creating a successful book. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Developmental Editing Helps You Shape Your Book:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a strong foundation, even the most beautifully written sentences won\u2019t matter. Developmental editing ensures your book is engaging, meaningful, and well-structured.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3>Copyediting Polishes Your Work:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple errors can turn readers off. Copyediting ensures your book is professional and enjoyable to read.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping any of these can lead to problems:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without developmental editing, your book might have major flaws in its story or organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without copyediting, even a great story can look sloppy and immature due to errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Close<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, developmental editing concentrates on the book&#8217;s content and structure, which really makes it a gripping book. Whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/journalism.ku.edu\/what-copy-editing\"><strong>copy editing<\/strong> <\/a>mainly deals with the grammar and style of your book. As an editor you should focus on both the editing types before getting your published, or else you will fail to get more readers. We hope that this guide will help you in writing your books more perfectly and will make you a good book editor. So, what are you waiting for? Start practicing these editing types. As we all know, \u201cPractice makes a man perfect.\u201d It will take some time to be a perfect editor, but trust us, if you do it consistently, you will master it soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P.s. In case you get stuck anywhere or need assistance with book writing or editing, feel free to reach out to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NY Book Publishers\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experts today. We are here to help you right away!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Where do I start when editing my book?<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: The first priority should be developmental editing. This is where you work on the bigger picture of the book. You should try to improve the structure of the book, enhance characters, focus on making the plot interesting, and work on the message, which should be clear. After that, you can start to look for all the smaller bits, like grammar and punctuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>\u00a0How can I tell when my book is in need of developmental editing or when it is ready for just copy-editing?<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: Developmental editing applies when the book is at an early stage, incomplete, or requiring the addition of new sections or major changes in the structure and story. Otherwise, it would be copy-editing. The manuscript is almost ready and has had content changes and structural work; copyediting will take care of polishing up the details.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Can I skip developmental editing and do copy editing directly?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: It isn&#8217;t wise. Developmental editing is an essential part of the process, and without it, all the copy editing from here to the horizon will never make the book feel complete. Just because they are different doesn&#8217;t make one any less important than the other in polishing a manuscript into a professional work. However, if you feel like your book is perfect and is in the last stage of writing then you can do copy editing before publishing it!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>How much time is required for developmental editing?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: The amount of time allotted for developmental editing would depend on how lengthy and possibly complicated your book is. In this regard, it may take weeks to months, depending on the work a manuscript needs. As an editor, you should spend wholesome time in developmental editing because this is the stage when you can make your book a super duper hit for your readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Should I edit my own work before sending it to an editor?<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-editing is a smart choice. You should definitely edit your book by yourself because you, as a writer, know your objective of writing this book. Once you think you are done, you can get it proofread by a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/book-editing-services\"><strong>professional book editor<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like NY Book Publishers to make your book perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"post\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"book-editing-services\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1752265616\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"Developmental Editing vs Copyediting: What\u2019s The Difference?\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/nybookpublishers.com\/blogs\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intro You are all ready to make that book the best it can be, but are still confused between developmental 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