See your novel through an editorial lens.
 

A comprehensive assessment of your manuscript designed to help you understand what’s working, what may be holding the story back, and where focused revisions can take it further.
 

A manuscript evaluation is ideal for writers who have completed a draft and want an experienced editorial perspective before undertaking another round of revisions.
 

Your evaluation includes:
 

• Story & Structure — An assessment of the novel’s overall structure, pacing, plot development, narrative momentum, and how effectively the story builds toward its resolution.

• Character & Conflict — Feedback on character development, motivation, relationships, internal and external conflict, and the effectiveness of character arcs.

• Voice & Prose — An assessment of narrative voice, point of view, tone, style, and the effectiveness of the writing at the manuscript level.

• Opening & Reader Engagement — A close look at the opening and the novel’s ability to establish its premise, draw readers in, and sustain their interest.

• Genre & Market Considerations — Feedback on how effectively the manuscript delivers on the expectations and conventions of its genre, along with considerations around positioning where relevant.

• Big-Picture Editorial Feedback — Identification of the manuscript’s greatest strengths, its most significant opportunities for revision, and the changes most likely to have a meaningful impact.
   

What you'll receive:
 

A detailed written editorial report providing thoughtful, actionable feedback on your manuscript as a whole. Rather than line-editing every page, the evaluation focuses on the larger elements of storytelling that can make the greatest difference during revision.
 

The goal is to give you a clear editorial roadmap—helping you determine what to revise, why it matters, and where to focus your energy.

Pricing - Manuscript Evaluations will be billed at 0.015 per word (minimum $500). Full length manuscripts of 80,000 words start at $1200. Novellas and MG manuscripts with shorter word counts start at $500.

All prices are in USD. Don't hesitate to get in touch for a personalized quote.