Frequently Asked Questions

What is Picture Book Manuscript Assessment?

This is an assessment of your picture book manuscript submitted to Better Scribe, assessed by a professional appraiser which will pin point its strengths and weaknesses. To find out more about what a manuscript assessment can do for your picture book click here.

What is Short Story Manuscript Assessment?

This is an assessment of your short story manuscript submitted to Better Scribe, assessed by a professional appraiser which will pin point its strengths and weaknesses. To find out more about what a manuscript assessment can do for your short story click here.

What is Novel Manuscript Assessment?

This is an assessment of your novel manuscript submitted to Better Scribe, assessed by a professional appraiser which will pin point its strengths and weaknesses. To find out more about what a manuscript assessment can do for your novel click here.

Do you assess all types of manuscripts?

No, Better Scribe will do proofreading for all types of manuscripts, but at the moment we will only do manuscript assessment for Fiction and Nonfiction. This includes picture books, short stories, novels, memoirs and general nonfiction. If you are unsure about your manuscript’s genre and suitability for assessment, please email Kelly@BetterScribe.com.

Why should I get my manuscript professionally assessed?

The main reason is to make sure your manuscript is polished to its best possible standard before you submit to an agent or publisher or go the independent publishing route. More than ever before people are unforgiving of errors, and this goes especially for agents and publishers.

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How much will manuscript assessment or writing coaching cost?

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If you are still unsure and would like a personalised free quote please email me at: Kelly@BetterScribe.com

Why should I use Better Scribe?

Better Scribe is passionate about helping writers produce the best possible work while still keeping true to the author’s voice. We want you to succeed and will do our best to help you by providing quality service that will help you improve your writing.

How do I format my manuscript for manuscript assessment?

Please submit your manuscript in the traditional industry format. You can find more detailed information about how to do this in Better Scribe’s formatting guide. Click here to subscribe to the free writing mini-course and to get your free formatting guide.

What if I’m not ready to have my manuscript looked at, but I would still like the free formatting guide and writing mini-course?

You can sign up for the free formatting guide and writing mini-course without any obligation to do anything else.

Click here to get your free writing mini-course and formatting guide.

What if my question is not answered here?

If your question did not get answered please email me at: Kelly@BetterScribe.com
All questions and feedback are welcomed.