Manuscript Evaluations
Ready to edit your novel but not sure where to begin? A manuscript evaluation is the perfect solution for authors who want professional guidance without the intensive, hands-on process of a full edit. This service provides a comprehensive guide for overall improvement, empowering you to handle the next steps of editing yourself.
You'll receive a detailed report that analyzes and critiques your manuscript in four key areas:
Story: Is your plot compelling? Are the stakes high enough to engage your reader? Is the main character’s goal clear from the start?
Structure: Does your pacing work? How are your characters introduced and developed? Are there any plot holes or inconsistencies?
Mechanics: Does your word choice work with the story’s tone? Is your prose clear and consistent? Does the manuscript flow?
Genre: Does your manuscript follow the accepted conventions of its genre? Does it meet reader expectations?
This evaluation is less hands-on than a developmental edit, but it offers a powerful roadmap for improvement. You'll receive actionable suggestions that you can apply not only to your current manuscript but to all your future writing as well.
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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
You will receive a detailed report that outlines your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses, providing clear, constructive feedback on four key areas: Story, Structure, Mechanics, and Genre.
Partial evaluations are available for scenes, chapters, or novellas. Please contact me for a quote.
Full Manuscript Evaluation
$600
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