Manuscript Evaluation
Service Overview
Deliverables: 10-15 page editorial letter
Investment: $900 for up to 60,000 words; $0.03 per word after 60,000
Time: 3-5 Weeks (depending on word count)
Step One
30-minute Consultation
Here’s where we sit down and do what we writers love most: talk about your book! We want to hear what your book is about, any concerns or pain points you have, and where you see it going.
Step Two
Manuscript Review
We'll read the entire manuscript and gather information on elements that could use restructuring and revision.
Step Three
Issue Deliverables
We'll deliver an editorial letter with comprehensive notes, actionable solutions and advice, resources tailored to your needs, and next steps to start your revision.
Step Four
30-minute Post Consultation
After you’ve read the editorial letter, we'll regroup to discuss any questions you might have about the edit and advice for future editing needs.
Developmental Edit
Service Overview
Deliverables: Manuscript marginal notes, 15-30 page editorial letter
Investment: $0.04 per word
Time: 4-8 Weeks (depending on manuscript word count)
Step One
45 to 60-Minute Consultation
We'll sit down and discuss your book, what you're excited about, what gives you worry, and goals for your developmental edit.
Step Two
First Manuscript Review Pass
We'll read the entire manuscript and gather information on elements that could use restructuring and revision.
Step Three
Mid-Point Check-In
After reading your manuscript, we'll contact you with an update and any questions we may have about characters, plot, and so on.
Step Four
Second Manuscript Review Pass
We'll add marginal notes from beginning to end of the manuscript. These will highlight areas we love and want more of, structural issues, narrative elements we think could be developed, and insights on smaller elements for your revision.
Step Five
Issue Deliverables
We'll deliver the complete manuscript with marginal notes, and an extensive editorial letter.
Step Six
45-Minute Post-Edit Consultation
After you've read the marginal notes and editorial letter, we'll discuss any questions you have about the edit, clarify or extend any explanations on craft, and offer advice for next steps in the revision process.