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MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION

comprehensive feedback on your work

If you’ve run your manuscript through as many self-edits as you can stomach, but you’re not sure whether your big-picture elements are where they need to be, a manuscript evaluation can be the perfect place to start.

A manuscript evaluation is great if you need feedback on your book. It's a broad editorial assessment and critique of the core elements of your work. Think of it as Developmental Editing Lite. This service includes a detailed report addressing the areas listed below. Suggestions and options for improvements will also be included, so that you can confidently move forward with revisions.

A manuscript analysis focuses on the following areas:

  • Plot

  • Structure

  • Organization

  • Timeline and chronology

  • Pacing

  • Tone

  • Mood

  • Point of view

  • Character development

  • Dialogue

  • Tension

You want how much!?

Starts at .014 cents per word

    Example: 50,000 words x .014 = starts at $700

Your price will be determined based on your manuscript.

Note that if we team up for a manuscript evaluation, you will receive a discount on a copyedit/line edit.

Books

WHAT'S IN THE PROVERBIAL BOX?

You will receive the following:

  • An extensive editorial letter that provides a complete assessment of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses as well as suggestions for your next steps.

  • Your manuscript, lightly marked in the margins with suggestions and examples using Word’s comments feature.

WHAT WRITERS SAY

“Tracy easily and masterfully bridges the gulf between a writer's intention and a reader's interpretation. Make no mistake: she's on your side, and it's up to you whether to implement her suggestions. But you'll have no doubt as to their purpose: she wants to read the best possible version of your book.

 

Tracy is cheerful and courteous and smart and insightful. And she gets it. She is such a joy to work with. You can trust her to bring out the best in your manuscript.”

—  Abner Serd, Author

YOUR WORDS. YOUR VOICE.
POLISHED AND CLEAR.

You’re taking big steps to get your work out into the world. Let’s chat about how I can help you.

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