Developmental Edit Examples

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Wondering what a developmental edit from Twig actually looks like? Below are real examples of Twig's developmental editing across fiction, memoir, short fiction, and nonfiction so you can see exactly how Twig can guide your revision.

Note: These examples use public domain masterpieces that need no improvement. They're here simply to show you what a Twig developmental edit looks like in practice, not to suggest these texts require editing.

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Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

Explore Twig's approach to atmosphere, narrative structure, literary devices, and philosophical themes in this first-ever horror and science fiction novel.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

by Frederick Douglass

Twig works for memoir too. Here's a classic example that explores observational detail, historical context, and personal voice.

The Prince

by Niccolo Machiavelli

Twig can also evaluate nonfiction books and their argument structure, clarity, persuasive strategy, and practical application.

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The Developmental Edit is just the beginning. Twig is working on AI tools to help you through every part of the writing journey, from first draft to finished book.

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