What Is a Manuscript Evaluation?

I’ll show you how you can improve your hook, define your character, and lock in the right starting place. Plus, I’ll help you uncover some of the sneaky writing pitfalls that show up early in a draft! 

You'll get in-line comments across your first 10 pages to give you an idea of where to revise, along with a brief strategy to write forward. Turnaround time is 48 hours.

Note: Submissions must be formatted as follows: double spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins all around

Now is the time to check that your story is doing what you expect it to do. I'll help you determine your story's trajectory, your character's growth arc, and your narrative pacing. Plus, I'll notify you of any prickly writing habits starting to show up so you can nip them!

You'll get an editorial letter highlighting what's working and what needs work, with a brief strategy to write forward. Turnaround time is 4 business days.

Note: Submissions must be formatted as follows: double spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins all around

For a manuscript up to 300 pages (~75,000 words). Add $30 per 10 additional pages.

Observing your full-length novel from 40,000 feet allows us to see if your story begins and ends cohesively, if your character arc is complete, and what the reader experience is like. Plus, I'll make note of major trends in your writing that can be problematic.

You'll get an editorial letter highlighting what's working and what needs work, in-line comments to give you an idea where to revise, a full written strategy of how to prioritize the changes, and a 45-minute strategy call to help you feel confident tackling your revisions. Turnaround time is 10 business days, and then we'll schedule your call.

Note: Submissions must be formatted as follows: double spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins all around