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Manuscript Assessment

Whether you’re preparing your manuscript for submission, self-publication, or simply seeking an expert eye, a manuscript assessment provides you with honest, detailed feedback to strengthen your story and elevate your writing.

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EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT

Rate: $200

Turnaround time: 3-6 weeks

 

A comprehensive, high-level evaluation of your manuscript’s overall structure, content, and style. This service is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of your story’s strengths and weaknesses, along with clear, actionable recommendations for revision.

 

What You’ll Receive:

  • Detailed Feedback: Analysis of plot, pacing, structure, tone, and character arcs

  • Strengths & Weaknesses: What’s working well, and what needs development

  • Actionable Advice: Specific, practical guidance to improve your manuscript as a whole

 

Best For:

  • Authors seeking overarching feedback on story structure, pacing, and character development

  • Writers preparing for developmental editing or rewrites

  • Anyone looking for big-picture insights to improve their manuscript’s effectiveness​

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MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE

Rate: $150

Turnaround Time: 2-4 weeks

 

A focused, detailed critique of your manuscript, tailored to highlight the effectiveness of your storytelling, characterisation, structure, and flow. This is a step deeper than a beta read, offering thoughtful suggestions and in-depth notes to help you revise with clarity.

 

What You’ll Receive:

  • In-Depth Analysis: Commentary on narrative structure, character development, themes, and writing style

  • Structural Feedback: Notes on organisation, flow, pacing, and consistency

  • Targeted Suggestions: Specific ideas to improve plot, character arcs, and reader engagement

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​Best For:

  • Authors wanting focused feedback on key story components

  • Writers looking to polish a draft before professional editing

  • Those seeking guidance on revising specific areas or story elements

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How It Works:

  1. Submit Your Manuscript: Along with any specific concerns or areas you'd like me to focus on

  2. Assessment & Review: I’ll read your manuscript thoroughly and prepare a detailed report

  3. Follow-Up Support: We can schedule a call or email exchange to clarify feedback and answer your questions

 

Please Note:

  • Complexity Matters: Turnaround time may vary depending on manuscript length and depth of feedback required

  • Additional Charges: Extra fees may apply for particularly lengthy works or additional rounds of feedback beyond the initial report

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