Professional Manuscript
Critique/Marketability Analysis:
I provide a detailed critique (called a comprehensive or in-depth edit by other services) of your plot, storyline, characters, conflict, story continuity and viewpoint. A comprehensive analysis will be returned separately from your
manuscript. I can also mark your manuscript (if requested on your Request Form) with specific suggestions and identify the areas referenced in the analysis. This service includes a
review of the marketing potential for your manuscript with specific suggestions on how to improve the manuscript's market appeal.
FEE: 1-1/4 cents a word
Plain and simple, my fee is 1-1/4 cents a word, with a $30 minimum.
WRITE AS WE GO!
Some clients with a work-in-progress prefer to send me a few chapters at a time. This way they can consider my suggestions as they write the following chapters. They write as they go--and pay as they go! The same fee of 1-1/4 cents a word, with a $30 minimum for each submission applies.
SAMPLE OF SERVICE
If you feel unsure, send me up to 3,000 words of any one manuscript for my $30 minimum fee. This gives you a chance to see the kind of service I can provide for you. I assure you that you will gain more than your money's worth in insight about your writing strengths, problem areas and potential improvements.
FEE PAYMENT
You need to process your payment for fees when you send me your manuscript, but you don't need to send the full manuscript all at once. You may send only as many completed chapters as you wish.
All fees listed are in U.S. dollars. I accept payment by cashier's check, money order, through Paypal or by credit card through a Secure Server.
QUESTIONS?
I am always available for questions; just send me an email
about your project and I will get back to you quickly.
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NEW CLIENTS:
- Submit NO MORE THAN 3,000 words.
- This gives me a chance to see if we will be a good match, as writer and editor. This also gives YOU a chance to see if the way I approach editing will best serve you.
- Please go to my Request Form in order to submit details about your story, manuscript and fee.
- Or you can email me PRIOR to submitting any material.
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DELIVERY TIMES
It takes time to provide the excellent level of service I deliver for my clients. But I
also know that you may have a time-sensitive manuscript. If you have a specific deadline,
be sure to
email me first
giving me details of your writing project's length, subject and deadline.
As soon as I receive your request for services I will contact you by email or phone to tell you my approximate turn-around time. Most services are delivered within 10 days or less. Long manuscripts may take up to four weeks. I keep in close contact with my clients and welcome questions at any time.
HOURLY FEES
Consultations: I gladly answer questions by email--for no charge. However, in-person or phone consultations will be charged at $30 an hour (1/4 hour min.).
Special Projects: It may take more time to assist a writer with a specialized item, such as a query letter and book proposal, than it takes to critique a manuscript. In other instances, something may take less time, like a quick review of something I've already critiqued. In these instances, I will let you know before I proceed that my $30 hourly fee would apply.
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