Manuscript evaluation

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You’ve finished the final draft and maybe a round or two of editing, but you need objective feedback to take your manuscript further.

With a manuscript evaluation and editorial report, you get a fresh pair of eyes on your work before you begin stylistic editing.

An evaluation is not an edit in the traditional sense. It is a high-level look at plot, structure, storyline, and character development, providing you with feedback on what works and what needs improvement.


What’s included?

The evaluation:

A full read-through of your manuscript, with a high-level focus on:

  • Your personal style and voice
  • Plot development
  • Pacing and chronology
  • Realistic settings and world development
  • Character consistency and believability
  • Effective, natural dialogue

The deliverables:

You’ll receive the following:

  • A comprehensive editorial report detailing the strengths and weaknesses as I see them, as well as my suggestions on where and how to enhance the overall quality of the story

Please note that this is an overall evaluation and report. No changes are made to your manuscript with this service.


Pricing:

Up to 50,000 words:

$500

From 50,001 to 100,000 words:

$750

Over 100,000 words:

Add $3.50 per 1,000 additional words

All prices are in USD.