detailed professional analysis
Manuscript assessment
A manuscript assessment provides you with:

what you get
Service includes…
You’ll receive a comprehensive editorial report (10–20 pages) focusing on key big-picture elements of your manuscript: plot, structure, characters, setting/world-building, your target market, and any other specific areas you may need help with. The report will be constructive and solutions-focused, with examples from your manuscript included to guide you in implementing feedback.
I’ll also send you a manuscript revision guide and a customised resource sheet to help you with any particular craft areas you might be struggling with.
Follow-up questions are taken via email, and I’ll look at a revision plan for your next draft (maximum 5,000 words) within two months of the assessment.
What’s the difference between developmental editing and a manuscript assessment?
I know this can be confusing – so I’ve written an entire blog post to explain!
Both these services are forms of developmental editing. The key difference between developmental editing and a manuscript assessment is the intensity. They both focus on the big picture, but a developmental edit is extremely hands-on. It’s a far deeper and more intense service, which may include direct edits or changes and lots of comments.
A manuscript assessment covers the same big-picture areas in the form of a comprehensive editorial report. It’s a detailed, thorough evaluation, but leaves out the more intense aspects of a fuller dev edit. It’s ideal for authors who want a thorough, professional overview without the level of intensity involved in a developmental edit. Perfect for authors who worry about being overwhelmed by too much feedback!