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.
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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.
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A manuscript analysis focuses on the following areas:
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Plot
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Structure
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Organization
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Timeline and chronology
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Pacing
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Tone
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Mood
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Point of view
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Character development
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Dialogue
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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.
WHAT'S IN THE PROVERBIAL BOX?
You will receive the following:
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An extensive editorial letter that provides a complete assessment of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses as well as suggestions for your next steps.
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Your manuscript, lightly marked in the margins with suggestions and examples using Word’s comments feature.