Manuscript Assessment: This is essentially a one-round developmental edit. This is good for new writers who still want to hone their craft and for those writers who aren’t sure what to do next or what the story needs for edits. It’s also good for those writers who are looking for an idea of how ready their manuscript might be for querying agents. I give you thorough, actionable feedback and suggestions for improvement on a big-picture level. So, although no edits are made in the document and it is just one round, you’ll still get some great guidance on where to take your manuscript next, making solo decisions based on the feedback and suggestions. If you’re looking for an overall opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the story, you’re not sure what type of editing it needs, or if editing fees don’t fit into your budget, and if you feel confident in your ability to appropriately apply feedback to your revisions without further guidance, then an assessment might be a suitable option for you so you can still receive actionable feedback. A read is completed and general notes are made. An editorial letter is provided with the same exceptional feedback and suggestions so you can then apply what you’ve learned in the assessment to your work (as well as future projects!). An assessment is essentially guidance into the next stage of your developing manuscript, and solo decisions are made by you based on the feedback you receive. This service is available for 0.024 cents (USD) per word for a maximum of 110,000 words. (See this article from Reedsy for information on average costs for editing services.)
Assessment of First Fifty Pages: If you’re getting ready to query and want to make sure your first few chapters are where they should be. I’ll read your first fifty double-spaced pages and provide feedback on the elements present, what might be missing, how to tighten it up, etc. This service is offered at $550 USD.
Please have your manuscript as polished as possible before submitting. It’s a good idea to have it at least beta-read and revised based on their feedback before substantial editing begins. Pages must be double-spaced with 1″ margins and text should be 12pt Times New Roman.