Manuscript Assessment
Get expert feedback before you take your manuscript to the next stage.
Do you need a
manuscript assessment?
You've written your first draft and it's not quite ready to pass to a publisher. You'd like to get some advice about how it's going. You have concerns about the story, is it authentic, are the characters convincing, does it have good pace and suspense, does it have a good ending? What's next?
What's included in a manuscript assessment?
You'll receive a detailed report on relevant aspects of your writing project including:
Point of view
Narrative voice
Dialogue
Characterisation
Plot development
Spelling and grammar
General structure
(Not in detail as this is done at the editing stage)
You'll get suggestions on how you can improve your writing. You will also receive ideas for marketing your work (acceptance by a publisher is not guaranteed).
Read about the publishing process in this publishing guide: From Manuscript to Publication.
NOTE
Please note that a manuscript assessment is not an edit. You will not receive a line-by-line copyedit of the text. See the editing page for more information about editing. Your project will need to be edited at the next stage after it has been assessed.
Rates
A manuscript assessment includes a written report outlining the strengths, areas for development and suggestions for next steps.
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Fees are indicative and may vary depending on the length and complexity of the manuscript.
Payment
Payment is 100% upfront.
Timeframe
Work is usually returned within six to eight weeks.
Ready to begin?
Use the contact form to send a few details about your project and I'll be in touch.