Manuscript
Evaluation
A manuscript evaluation takes in the 'big picture' of your book and/or story.
Big picture elements include:
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Structure
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Pacing
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Character Development
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Perspective, Voice, and Tone
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Clarity/Ambiguity
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Narrative Arc
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Narrative Flow
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Genre Conventions
*Evaluation of such elements as structure, character development, narrative arc, and genre conventions is not possible for
partial manuscripts.
All manuscript pages submitted should use the following format:
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12-point font
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Times New Roman font
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Double-spaced
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1-inch margins all around
Partial
For a partial manuscript evaluation, you send 20-30 pages of your manuscript–approximately the first three chapters.
You will receive:
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A 30-minute pre-evaluation call to discuss your goals and ideas for your book and establish a basis for the evaluation
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3-5 typed pages of notes and suggestions
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A 30-minute call or video chat during which you can ask any questions you have concerning the report.
*The call should take place within the same week that you were sent the report.
There is a flat fee of $375.
Full
For a full manuscript evaluation, you send your entire manuscript, including the Table of Contents, Prologue, and Introduction, if you have them.
You will receive:
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A 30-minute pre-evaluation call to discuss your goals and ideas for your book and establish a basis for the evaluation
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8-12 typed pages of notes and suggestions
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A 60-minute call or video chat during which you can ask any questions you have concerning the report.
*The call should take place within the same week that you were sent the report.
The fee is based on word count.
Example: 60,000 words = $1500
