Manuscript Evaluation: The Professional Perspective

You have finished a draft - perhaps your first, perhaps your third. You know the story has heart, but you aren't sure if the structure holds or if the themes are landing. Before committing to a meticulous edit or a submission cycle, you need a high-level, expert diagnosis of the work’s state.

A Manuscript Evaluation is an intensive structural assessment. It provides you with the professional clarity needed to understand what is working, what is lagging, and exactly where to focus your next revision.

What the Evaluation Includes

1. The "Reader’s Eye" Analysis I read your manuscript in its entirety, assessing it from the dual perspective of a PhD-level theorist and a commercial publisher. I evaluate the "Big Picture" elements: premise, pacing, character consistency, and narrative stakes.

2. The Editorial Report (The Summation) Instead of page-by-page notes, you receive a detailed structural report (typically 5–8 pages), highlighting major trends in your writing and identifying the primary obstacles between your current draft and a publishable manuscript.

3. Market & Genre Positioning I provide an honest assessment of where your book sits in the current literary landscape. Does it honour its genre conventions? Does it offer something fresh? I help you identify your "comparative titles" and target audience.

4. The Revision Roadmap The evaluation concludes with specific, prioritized recommendations for your next steps. You will leave with a clear understanding of whether you need a minor polish, a major structural overhaul, or if you are ready to move toward copyediting and submission.

Fees dependent on project size