Let's make sure you have a compelling story that readers will want to read!
Four Options For Working Together Manuscript Review, Manuscript Evaluation, Manuscript Diagnosis, or Developmental Edit
Initial call to discuss goals, strengths, challenges, expectations, and questions
Two reads of your manuscript from start to finish. The first round is to experience the story as a reader. The second round is to analyze character development, plot coherence, structural integrity, dialogue effectiveness, and narrative flow.
An editorial summary of your submission's strengths and areas of improvement, plus recommendations on the next steps
A 60-minute call to discuss the feedback and next steps
Unlimited email communication
Cost:
Manuscript Review: $0.015/word
Manuscript Evaluation: $0.025/word
Manuscript Diagnosis: 0.033/word
Manuscript Developmental Edit: 0.035/word
Manuscript Review
Manuscript Reviews offers a general assessment of your story's overall strengths and weaknesses. This analysis covers a bird's eyeview of your story's health yielding a comprehensive evaluation of your story's structural integrity. It assists in determining whether a story needs adjustments before starting an Agent Pitch Package.
Manuscript Evaluation
Manuscript Evaluations offer a thorough assessment of your story's overall strengths and weaknesses. This analysis covers crucial aspects such as character development, plot coherence, structural integrity, dialogue effectiveness, and narrative flow. Contrasted to beta reading, a manuscript evaluation goes beyond surface-level feedback. It pinpoints specific areas where your story excels and where improvements are needed. Based on this evaluation, suggestions for the next steps in editing are provided, such as developmental editing, line editing, or copyediting
Manuscript Diagnosis
Manuscript Diagnostic offers a thorough assessment of your story's first five scenes' strengths and weaknesses to help us determine the health of your manuscript. It will empower you to fix big-picture problems by providing actionable feedback and clear next steps, guiding you in taking your story to new heights. It pinpoints specific areas of improvement at the scene level and allows us to work on a tailored 1:1 coaching relationship to revise your story, giving you a sense of direction and control in the revision process.
Developmental Edit
Developmental Edit, also referred to as content, substantive, or structural editing, is the most thorough content editing. It delves into the overarching narrative, concentrating on aspects such as pacing, cohesive structure, and consistent character portrayal—aiming for a harmonious integration of all story elements. During this process, the developmental editor may recommend modifications such as deletion, relocation, or embellishment of certain sections to enhance the overall effectiveness and appeal of the story.