Editorial
Assessment
for suspense, thriller, dystopian, and post-apocalyptic genres
A good
first step
An editorial assessment—also known as manuscript evaluation, manuscript critique, or manuscript appraisal—is the first step in the editing process because it tackles the story-level elements in your novel.
Broad
suggestions
An editorial assessment provides broad feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript. Once you know what needs improvement, you can find the issues in your manuscript and start revising.
Editorial
Letter
includes a letter discussing the story-level elements of your novel, such as structure, plot, and characterization. It outlines what worked, areas that need attention, and strategies for development.
This detailed letter can be several pages long. It is designed to help you fix any issues and provide ways to apply the strategies to every book you write in the future.
assessment Features
PASSES
I’ll read through your manuscript once to analyze it and see if your major elements are working.
IN-LINE COMMENTS
An editorial assessment does not alter or leave feedback within your manuscript.
EDITORIAL LETTER
I’ll take notes from my in-depth read-through and write an editorial letter highlighting the book’s strengths and weaknesses.
FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
You’ll receive two rounds of emails about any follow-up questions you may have.
FORMAT
Your manuscript will need to be in a Microsoft Word doc. Read How to prepare your manuscript for editing.
a great overview
An editorial assessment gives you an overview of what needs to be revised, allowing you to make informed decisions about your manuscript’s direction.
Which service is right for your project?
Download a PDF showing the differences between an editorial assessment and a developmental edit.
| Editorial Assessment | Developmental Edit | |
|---|---|---|
|
Passes |
1 |
2+ |
|
In-Line Comments |
No |
Yes |
|
Editorial Letter |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Follow-Up Email |
2 rounds |
4 rounds |
Discuss a
Project
Start by filling out a questionnaire where you tell me about your novel and your goals. Once the form is filled out, I’ll email you and answer any questions you may have.
