How long does it take to get my feedback?

This varies based on manuscript length, the editor you’re working with, and the service you’re engaging. Most manuscripts ranging between 55,000 and 110,00 words require between 3-6 weeks for evaluative feedback or editing. More information is available on our  Payment Policies & Turnaround Times page.

Rush service is available for an additional fee in some cases.

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What is the total cost likely to run for having a manuscript edited to completion?

We can say what individual services cost, but it’s impossible to generalize sight unseen about what combination of services will be needed for your particular manuscript or screenplay.

Some projects may be only a draft away from completion; others may have even more potential but need considerably more work. One function of our Manuscript Critique services is […]

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I’d like to submit a manuscript. What are your submission and formatting guidelines?

Formatting

  • Double line-spacing
  • 12-point font size
  • Courier, Times New Roman, or Arial font
  • First line of each paragraph indented, with no linespaces between paragraphs
  • Default margin settings, or a minimum of 1.25″
  • Page numbers included, particularly for book-length works
  • .doc, .docx, .rtf  file format. (PDF is fine too, as a last resort.)
  • Submitted as a single […]
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What kind of writer is The Editorial Department best positioned to help?

While many of our editing and consultation services were originally developed with the experienced writer and the effort to publish traditionally in mind, we also welcome the opportunity to work with authors who are new to their craft, who want to self publish to a very high standard of quality, or who need help bringing a book […]

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How do you assign editors and can I pick my own?

We take the process of manuscript assignment seriously at TED.  We have a diverse staff of editors with a wide range of tastes, specialties, and areas of expertise. While there’s no surefire way to know we have a good author/editor match until we get into the process, there are several considerations that influence the […]

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What topics are covered by a manuscript critique?

Overall literary and commercial potential with attention to any relevant points of craft. For fiction this includes plotting, structure, pacing, characterization, dialogue, writing style, mechanics, grammar, and punctuation. For nonfiction key considerations include content, organization, structure, clarity, flow, suitability for intended readership, writing style, mechanics, grammar, and punctuation.

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