Manuscript Evaluations
Ready to edit your novel, but not sure exactly where to start?
Want guidance for your self-edits, without breaking the bank?
Manuscript evaluations can be a great alternative for authors who feel comfortable doing a lot of the editing process themselves but need a little direction in order to get started.
Manuscript evaluations include a detailed report analyzing and critiquing your manuscript in four main areas: Story, Structure, Mechanics, and Genre.
The report will answer questions like:
Story - Are the stakes high enough to engage your reader? Are the goals clear? Does the plot develop in a unique way?
Structure - Does the pacing work? How are the characters introduced and developed? Are there potholes or concerns?
Mechanics - Are there mechanical concerns? Does the word choice work with the story? Does it flow?
Genre - Does the manuscript follow the accepted conventions of the genre? Does it meet reader expectations?
A manuscript evaluation is less hands-on than other types of editing but offers a guide for overall improvement. You'll receive actionable suggestions from your manuscript on how to improve your story that you can apply throughout your manuscript, and in the future!
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Manuscript Evaluations are considered editorial guidance. It’s a tool to help you.
I will not be editing your manuscript, but I will be providing you with feedback and suggestions to help you successfully self-edit. -
Some authors experience complete paralysis when it comes to attempting to edit their manuscripts. A manuscript evaluation can be a great tool to help those authors break the process up into manageable tasks they can focus on.
A manuscript evaluation is also an affordable alternative for authors who are looking for some professional insight, but feel comfortable with self-editing.
It can also be a good gauge for those just starting out who are unsure of where their strengths are and are looking for some guidance.
Manuscript Evaluation Package
Authors will receive a detailed report outlining the manuscript's strengths and weaknesses in terms of its story, structure, mechanics, and genre.
Partial evaluations are available for scenes, chapters, or novellas. Please contact me for a quote.
Full Manuscript Evaluation
$500
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