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The Manuscript Review

What to Expect

You’ve already written your novel, but you don’t know if it’s any good. Is it ready to submit to agents? Or perhaps you know there are problems, but don’t know what they are, or how to fix them.

❋ A Thoughtful Read

Your manuscript will be assessed with care and close attention to the elements shaping the work, including structure, character, pacing, voice, style and how these elements work together.

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❋ A Detailed Editorial Review

A substantial editorial letter addressing the manuscript as a whole, including its strengths, challenges and areas that may benefit from further work.

❋ Your Questions Answered

A follow-up conversation to discuss the feedback, clarify concerns and explore the manuscript together.

❋ Clear Next Steps

Practical guidance to help you decide how to revise and where to focus your attention next.

Practicalities

From £1,200

The manuscript review is suitable for completed or near-completed manuscripts ready for an experienced editorial assessment.

Reviews include a detailed editorial letter and a one-hour follow-up conversation to discuss the feedback and answer questions.

The guide price of £1,200 applies to manuscripts of up to 95,000 words. Longer manuscripts are priced individually.

A 50% payment is required to book the reading time, with the balance payable prior to delivery of the editorial review. Turnaround times are confirmed at booking.

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"Wendy left me feeling reassured, confident and excited about putting the feedback into action in my novel."

Former Client
"“Wendy provides incisive and detailed feedback based on her coaching skills, complemented by her knowledge and expertise as a creative writer and academic.”

Former Client

❋

The Manuscript Review

What to Expect

You’ve already written your novel, but you don’t know if it’s any good. Is it ready to submit to agents? Or perhaps you know there are problems, but don’t know what they are, or how to fix them.

Practicalities

"Wendy left me feeling reassured, confident and excited about putting the feedback into action in my novel."

"“Wendy provides incisive and detailed feedback based on her coaching skills, complemented by her knowledge and expertise as a creative writer and academic.”