Manuscript Assessment
A manuscript assessment is your first step toward understanding your story's potential. Whether you're seeking feedback on a completed manuscript or want to validate your story's direction in the early chapters, an evaluation provides professional insight into your work's foundation. This high-level assessment helps you identify which elements of your story need the most attention, giving you clear direction before diving into detailed revisions. Think of it as a story diagnostic that illuminates your path forward.
Ready to get started working together?
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Here's how:
1. Contact me here or by email to discuss your project
2. Schedule a 30-minute consultation call
3. Review and sign the service agreement
4. Submit manuscript and deposit
5. Receive confirmation of timeline
6. Begin our collaboration
7. Receive the editorial packet and schedule a one-hour follow-up call
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Full Assessment
For authors ready to understand their manuscript's current strengths and opportunities before diving into revisions. This high-level assessment provides clear direction for your next steps.
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What's Included:
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A 3-5 page report highlighting patterns and key observations
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Assessment of plot, structure, character arcs, and thematic elements
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Overview of pacing, dialogue, and structural elements
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Identification of priority areas for improvement
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What You'll Gain:
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Clear understanding of your manuscript's foundation
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Insights into your story's current effectiveness
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Focus areas for your revision strategy
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Direction for strengthening your narrative
Turnaround Time: 4 weeks
Rate: Manuscripts up to 60,000 words: $600 Additional words: $0.015 per word
**Important Note for Full Manuscript Evaluations:
A complete manuscript is required for a full evaluation to ensure a comprehensive analysis of your theme, plot progression, and character arcs. For manuscripts over 60,000 words, the additional word count will be billed at $0.015 per word. Partial submissions of longer manuscripts cannot be accepted for full evaluations, as this would limit the ability to assess your story's complete narrative arc and development.
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If you have a work in progress, consider my Partial Manuscript Evaluation service for your first 20,000 words.
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Partial Assessment
(First 10,000 Words / approx. 40 pages)
For authors focused on strengthening their opening chapters or testing their story's direction before completing the manuscript.
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What's Included:
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2-3 page assessment of your opening chapters
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Analysis of your hook and reader engagement
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Evaluation of initial character establishment
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Assessment of point of view effectiveness
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What You'll Gain:
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Clarity on your opening's impact
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Understanding of early pacing and tension
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Insight into character introduction effectiveness
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Direction for your story's continuation
Turnaround Time: 2 - 3 weeks
Rate: $150