Manuscript Assessment
For authors who don't know what they need
What is a Manuscript Assessment?
A manuscript assessment is a high-level review of your manuscript, focusing on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your current draft. Unlike a developmental edit, a manuscript assessment does not provide suggested solutions for all weak points. So, if you don’t feel like your plot or characters are not quite where you want them to be yet, a manuscript assessment may be right for you!
What Do I Focus On?
- Structure: Does the plot advance in a compelling way that makes sense? How are the characters introduced? Does the character development feel authentic? How is the pacing?
- Plot: Are the goals of the story and the characters clear? Do the stakes continue to rise as the story progresses? Is the author’s voice clear and consistent?
- Mechanics: Are there recurring major grammatical or spelling issues throughout the manuscript? Could the word choices be more effective?
- Genre: Does the manuscript follow the accepted conventions of the genre? If not, is the reason and result interesting enough to keep the reader motivated?
If you’re feeling stuck with your story, this may be the place to start
Timelines & Rates
Rates: $0.0050 per word. Additional fees may apply for expedited turnaround times.
Scheduling: Some services may need to be scheduled several months in advance.
If you are under a tight deadline, please let me know in the contact form!
Combination Edits: Discounts are available for booking more than one editorial service.
Returning Authors: Discounts are available for authors returning with new books.
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The Editing Process
Initial Consult Call
We'll have a 30 minute video or phone call to discuss your project and which services best meet your needs right now and what each service entails.
Sample Edit
Optional: I can perform a complimentary sample edit of 1000 words of my choosing from your manuscript.*
Full Edit
Once we agree on a service and you're happy with your sample edit, I will begin the editing the entire manuscript.
Receiving Your Edits
When I'm done editng your manuscript, I'll send you an email with a few documents: 1. your manuscript with in-line edits and comments 2. an editorial letter summarizing my findings and suggestions 3. a style sheet.**
Follow-up Call
After you've had time to digest my edits, we'll get on another call and go over my feedback, your questions, and what to do next.
Initial Consult Call
We'll have a 30 minute video or phone call to discuss your project and which services best meet your needs right now and what each service entails.
Sample Edit
Optional: I can perform a complimentary sample edit of 1000 words of my choosing from your manuscript.*
Full Edit
Once we agree on a service and you're happy with your sample edit, I will begin the editing the entire manuscript.
Receiving Your Edits
When I'm done editng your manuscript, I'll send you an email with a few documents: 1. your manuscript with in-line edits and comments 2. an editorial letter summarizing my findings and suggestions 3. a style sheet.**
Follow-up Call
After you've had time to digest my edits, we'll get on another call and go over my feedback, your questions, and what to do next.
*Developmental editing and manuscript assessments do not include a complementary sample edit.
**A style sheet is only provided for line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services.