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***The editing I would be paying for is of the type: "Drop the whole of chapter 2, or if you really need it, put in a paragraph which says the same thing in chapter 7." Or "You really need to develop X's character and background more so that his decision in chapter 19 is more believable."***
What you're looking for here then, James, is not a copy edit or line edit but a full construction and development edit. That takes the specialised editorial skills of an experienced and talented editor and a lot of professional time.
And it don't come cheap.
The only way you'd get it free is by attracting a sound agent and/or publisher. And if you want to stay independent and hire freelance, you'd have to put in some homework to carefully select someone with a proven track record at this level and be prepared to blow the cobwebs off a credit card that can take the hit. It's not something thrown in with bargain basement editorial packages.
Good luck and best wishes. Neil
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