(also referred to as an editorial letter or alpha reading)

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What Is A Manuscript Evaluation?

 

An evaluation of your manuscript looks at the chapter-by-chapter integrity of your work. It's a detailed letter of evaluation through the lens of genre, tone, plot structure, character development, setting, and POV.

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How Does A Manuscript Evaluation Differ From A Developmental Edit?

 

While the scope of feedback for a manuscript evaluation and a developmental edit is similar, the delivery method is different. 

 

A manuscript evaluation focuses solely on chapter-by-chapter feedback and is delivered as a separate document from your manuscript (a letter so to speak). Though I thoroughly read your manuscript, I do not provide in-document commenting, queries, or revisions. You’ll see no mark-up from me in your document. 

 

A manuscript evaluation can be cost effective if you’re in need of professional feedback but aren’t ready to commit to a full developmental edit. 

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When Should You Book A Manuscript Evaluation?

 

Typically once you are satisfied with your first to final draft and before copy editing.