Manuscript Assessment

A detailed professional evaluation of your manuscript

Get an in-depth analysis of your completed draft from a Writer’s Studio published writer, industry editor or professional creative writing lecturer with experience in writing like yours.

  • Have you completed a full draft of your manuscript?
  • Are you trying to work out how to achieve the improvements it needs?
  • Or do you just need an honest and insightful view on how far along the path you are?
  • When will you be ready to send it out to agents and publishers or self-publish?   
  • What’s the likely readership for your writing?

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What you get

A written REPORT of 1500-2000 words from your assessor covering:

  • An objective review of where you’ve got to and how close you are to your reaching your goals
  • Feedback on the structure and craft of your writing, with specific examples of what’s working well and where it needs attention
  • Tailored advice, empowering you to self-edit your manuscript
  • Advice on realistic next steps – what to read, who to approach, what to expect

PLUS an hour-long MEETING with your manuscript assessor:

  • Explore issues raised by your assessor more deeply 
  • Discuss specific questions from your assessor’s report
  • Consider a range of approaches to your next steps