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Developmental Editing & 
Story Editing Services for Writers

by Melodi Coda Laine

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Writing a story is no easy feat. Yes, it's adrenaline-inducing and exciting, but it's also difficult and emotional bringing a story to life. Amidst the chaos, it's natural to overlook flaws or miss transformative ideas that could enrich your story. No need to fear, however, when Melodi Laine is here!
 

As a developmental editor, my goal is simple. I am here to help you sculpt and refine your story into its most elevated form. Whether it's fleshing out characters, fine-tuning plot points, or polishing dialogue, I work to make your narrative brilliant and unforgettable.

Together, we'll embark on a collaborative journey—one wherein your story evolves into something truly extraordinary.

Her care and attention are truly invaluable.

NOLAN

There's an expression: It's not what you say, but how you say it. Similarly, you can have a great story, but if it's not crafted well, it won't resonate. My mission is to ensure that your story resonates as deeply with its audience as possible.

ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL EDITOR MELODI CODA LAINE

Hi, there! Nice meeting you. I'm Melodi Coda Laine—a developmental/story editor fueled by an insatiable love for storytelling that started in girlhood. Since then, I am still left enchanted by the magic of fictional stories that whisk me away to new worlds and evoke a myriad of emotions.​

I bring my love and passion for stories to each project I work on. I have a devotion for helping writers shape their narratives into unforgettable works of art. With a bachelor's degree in creative writing and a decade of experience in story analysis, I'm armed with the knowledge and expertise to guide writers in developing their stories.

It is never my goal to make your story fit into a certain market or a specific box. As accomplished writer, R.F. Kuang, says in Yellowface: bestsellers are chosen. Meaning, it’s out of our hands. It’s up to your fans or your followers or, most traditionally, your studio or publisher. I am here to help you achieve greatness because greatness is never ignored. And greatness doesn’t have to mean Oscar-worthy or Nobel Prize-worthy. Greatness is to be the best in what you are desiring to achieve or to be the best of what has previously been achieved.

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WORK WITH MELODI CODA LAINE

Which service are you requesting?
Story Editing
Developmental Editing
Story Development
Constructive Editing
For which medium?
Screenplay
Manuscript
Teleplay
Playscript
Short Story
Novella
Personal Essay
Essay
Other
For which month?
Do you confirm that you own the rights to this story, it is not written by artificial intelligence, and it is not plagiarized?
Yes
No
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