What To Expect

Recommendations can range from suggestions to make an excellent book irresistible through major structural or stylistic changes to help make a good idea work better. Or, if your project’s weaknesses significantly limit the likelihood of its evolution into something with a reasonable chance of being published, the report will address the problems in further detail and suggest how you might go about rethinking the whole project. More often, recommendations include coaching in a specific area such as creating more effective organization and flow, adjusting the scope of the content being addressed, or general structural or stylistic changes. The editor will comment on any specific recommendations in the initial report, which can then be discussed further in the follow-up phone consultation.

Writers with promising manuscripts that simply need objective editorial insight to improve their odds of success in the marketplace can expect just that. Writers whose work isn’t yet ready for the marketplace will get candid feedback and specific advice to get them on a better track. And all writers can expect a frank, thorough assessment of what’s working and what’s not, whether or not we see the manuscript as having a realistic shot at traditional publication, and what can be done to give it the best chance of success.

Included in the price of the evaluation is up to a half-hour of phone or e-mail consultation with the reviewing editor. This session gives our editors the opportunity to answer any questions about comments made in the report and to discuss and respond to any ideas the author may have about the manuscript. Consultation beyond the time included in the evaluation package is available at a discounted rate of $45 per hour.

Next Steps

In most cases, authors will simply go ahead and apply the feedback and insights gleaned in the evaluation process to undertake a revision. The best way to get feedback on a later draft is usually our Reread Report.

For authors wanting deeper level of support and guidance through the revision process, we have a wide range of options available from our Developmental Services Menu. We also offer a full array of Line And Copy Editing Services.Your editor can help you decide which if any of these services is appropriate and when they're best engaged.

Authors interested in help in finding a literary agent are invited to check out our Agent Matchmaking Program and Manuscript Marketing Services.

Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact Managing Editor Ross Browne

Pricing

For manuscripts greater than 50,000 words, the fee for the Manuscript Evaluation is $2.00 per page (double-spaced, 12 pt. type, 1.25” margins) with a page counting as 250 words.

For shorter manuscripts and book proposals, please see the scale below.

Please note that billing calculations for this service will be based on word count.

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