Manuscript Assessment Services

 

Attention Writers and Authors: Are you unsure whether your manuscript is any

good or worth publishing?

 

We Can Help You Strengthen and Polish Your Story To Create

Publish Ready Manuscript That Readers Will Pay For!

 

Looking to independently publish for profit?

Perhaps you’re considering submitting your manuscript to traditional publishers?

Then avoid the trap so many writers and authors fall into when publishing or submitting a half-baked manuscript.

And instead…

  • Create a book that readers will be happy to buy
  • Get positive reader reviews, instead of negative ones
  • Increase your chances of acceptance by traditional publishers
  • Save time and money by not publishing an incomplete book

Did you know?

“The number one reader complaint in Amazon reviews is the blatant lack of structure, spelling and grammar errors!”

This is how manuscript assessment can help take your manuscript from uncertainty to being publish ready.

What you get from our professional manuscript assessment services:

Your manuscript assessment will be performed by a professional unbiased editor. You will receive a written report focusing on:

  • Characterisation consistency
  • Dialogue
  • Identifying plot holes
  • Style and structure
  • Tone and voice
  • Making sure your message is as strong as it can be
  • Pacing

A manuscript assessment will also focus on the strengths of your story providing positive, encouraging feedback to help you improve the manuscript.

Our manuscript assessment services are available for:

Novels Children’s picture books Chapter books
Novellas Anthologies Early learning books
Short stories Biographies Auto biographies
Nonfiction

 

How it works

  1. Complete the form here to get started.
  2. After receiving your completed project enquiry form and manuscript file in Word.doc format, we’ll send you a secure PayPal invoice.
  3. Once payment has been received your assessment project will begin.
  4. Once your assessment has been completed, your manuscript with comments included and a report will be sent to you via email.
  5. Once you receive your manuscript back with the report, your project is complete. At this time, you rework and polish it to the best of your ability using the assessor’s points and suggestions, before taking it to your editor or proofreader.
  6. If you have any questions about your assessment simply send us an email.

 

Our rates are very competitive, without compromising
on value or quality

Children’s Picture Book Manuscript Assessment

Flat rate: $147

Turnaround time: 5 – 7 business days

For an extra $100 you can get a manuscript assessment and one-on-one coaching session bundle. The one-on-one coaching session  is an hour long Skype call, organised after your assessment to clear up any lingering questions you have.

  • This price bracket includes children’s picture books between 500 and 1000 words, which is considered the industry standard.
  • If your manuscript is outside of this word bracket please email us here so that we can provide a custom quote for you.

Nonfiction and Novel Manuscript Assessment

Pricing starts from $200 and is based on word count.

Turnaround time is also based on word count.

Example: 60,000 word manuscript 10-15 business days turnaround

For an extra $100 you can get a manuscript assessment and one-on-one coaching session bundle. The one-on-one coaching session  is an hour long Skype call, organised after your assessment to clear up any lingering questions you have.

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To arrange your free 15 minute Skype call, or if we can answer any questions click here.

 

Still have questions? No problem we’ve got answers

Do you review manuscripts after the writer has completed making changes?
Yes, but this option is only available if you have booked a manuscript assessment and one-on-one coaching bundle. This is to ensure that the same editor is available for your coaching session.
Do you offer manuscript assessment bundle packages?
Yes, we do! Please let us know which services you would like and we will send you a personalised quote.
I don’t have a PayPal account, how can I pay you?
That’s no problem. You don’t need a PayPal account to pay your invoice. You’ll also have the option to pay via credit card.
Do you also do editing?
Yes, we do. Please visit our editing page for more information.