When people say you shouldn't use a formula for writing they really mean you shouldn't use someone else's formula for writing. If you're writing a series the readers have expectations and the series has rules. Sticking to them makes the series feel more cohesive.
Every scene you write, every paragraph, every sentence makes you a better writer. It doesn't matter if anyone else reads the sentence. What matters is that you had the discipline and courage to write it.
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Why do Developmental Edits run a penny-per-word? Because they involve multiple readings of your book, inline comments, and editing letters that generally run 20-30 pages in length.
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Editing sex scenes is easily one of the most unsexy things to do because you're constantly analyzing... whose hand is where? How are they standing? Whose line is this? Wait, what were they wearing?
Authors!
Your series bible is your in-house style guide. Keep a copy of it on hand for edits and apply your series/house style before handing the book over to your editor whenever possible.