Developmental Editing

What My Clients Are Saying:

“I hired Brooke to do a full developmental edit of my manuscript because it was important to me not just to write a book, but to write a book that people would actually want to read and recommend to others. 

Brooke delivered by helping me craft and tell a compelling message in a structure and flow that was so impactful that my publisher noted this in my first draft! The thing that was most helpful during the development editing process was her honesty. I told Brooke to be honest about the quality of my storytelling and writing because I wanted to write a book I would be proud to share for years. 

Brooke used her unique approach to help me trust my gut to tell the story in my own unique way. She pushed me outside my comfort zone yet kept me in alignment to my true voice. If you’re looking for a development editor who will help you extract the stories you are meant to tell and package them in a compelling way your reader will love, hire Brooke.”

Kelli Thompson, author of Closing the Confidence Gap (Amplify Press 2022), which was named a ‘must read’ by the Next Big Idea Club

“I hired Brooke to do a developmental edit of my manuscript because even as a professional writer, I needed an intuitive coach to help me navigate my way through a difficult story. She listened me into my story, encouraging me to step deeper into my ideas, walking me through the process of revision in a gentle, supportive way.

I have worked with publishers who wanted to shape my story into something that would be marketable and easy to sell. The problem was, I was trying to write my memoir - my story - and in the process, the agent or developmental coach began to re-shape it into something that wasn't me. When I began to work with Brooke, I could see that she trusted me as the author of my story, my life. She entered into the creative process with me, listening deeply for the story line, turning up the heat as I "cooked" it, and celebrating the sound of my voice when it came through. That is so unusual and exceptional and I think every writer deserves to experience this with Brooke.”

Jane Clark, author of the memoir Story Carrier (Writing Brave Press, 2023) and the workbook Storying Silence (Writing Brave Press, 2025).

“When I finished the first draft of my first novel and knew it needed much more work, I shopped around for a coach who would work me hard by pointing out specific things I needed to do to improve, who was widely read enough to be able to show me examples of ways fine writers worked, and who was always enthusiastic about my work without acting like I needed to be gushed over.

I found Brooke, and I feel rewarded for my search. She is so smart, and knows the things a writer must do to develop deep characters, and to drive a story using lively dialogue, but she also seems to intuit when I need to step back from my work and look at the big plot and ask big questions.”

-Judy Dushku, author of the novel Is This The Way Home? (BCC Press, 2025)

“After participating in the Write-a-Chapter Challenge, I knew Brooke Adam Law was the coach/developmental editor my novel needed. I had finished my first draft but struggled with where to go from there. The pacing felt off. My characters came off unlikable and cliche. There were plot holes that needed ironing out. I hired Brooke for editing and guidance.

Brooke did an outstanding job understanding my vision and providing feedback that strengthened my work. She pinpointed big-picture areas that needed improvement, and gave my novel a sense of direction that it didn’t have before. Her honesty and knowledge of the storytelling process is worth the investment. I look forward to future projects with Brooke!

-Shanna Lowe, author of the novel Candy Sky Tells a Lie (self published, 2021)

Working with Brooke was a terrific experience! She really tuned in to what I needed for my book, which in my case, was structure. 

She gave me strong suggestions for ways to structure and format my book on the divine feminine that were supportive of my subject matter and ultimately made it a better book overall. She came to our meetings with thorough notes, thoughtful questions and comments that prompted inspiration and revelations. 

Brooke brings an incredible combination of profound, insightful support and concrete, practical guidance to her clients. Sessions with her feel like a sacred container that allow the book to come through the author's channel more fully and clearly. I have worked with other book coaches, and Brooke is by far my favorite. Her intelligent and intuitive approach is just what I was looking for. I'm so grateful for her support and guidance. 

-Carey Gatto