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Open Book

Manuscript Evaluation

Will your story meet the expectations of your readers?
 

Before you invest in detailed editing, a manuscript evaluation gives you the bird’s-eye view of your story: what’s strong, what’s shaky and what needs your attention. It’s a cost-effective, high-impact way to sharpen your story and find your focus.

'I’m so impressed with the attention and time Hayley spent helping me with my manuscript. She proved to be thorough and generous and perceptive. I’d recommend Hayley in a heartbeat.'

— Laura Ballou (contemporary fiction author)

Who it’s for

Writers who want a professional editor's eye and genre specialist's feedback before moving forward with editing or querying. If your looking for big-picture guidance on what's wrong and how to fix it but don't have the budget for true developmental editing, this option is a cost-effective way to discover if you're manuscript is heading in the right direction.

What you get

  • A complete readthrough with feedback tailored to your manuscript

  • A multi-page report/revision letter (usually up to 10 pages) with summary, strengths, areas to improve, general observations and suggested next steps

  • An expert's eye on pacing, plot, character development, and genre fit

How it works

  1. You send your manuscript

  2. I read through it making notes for each chapter

  3. You get a detailed report packed with respectful insight

  4. You take the next step towards fleshing out your story with confidence

Base price: £275 + £15 per 5,000 words*​

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* Prices are based on manuscripts of 50,000 words and over. For short stories and children's books, please contact me for a tailored quote.

Want 10% off your next edit?

All you have to do is refer another author to me, and when they book a full service (manuscript evaluation, line and copyedit or proofread), you'll get 10% off your next edit!

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