Manuscript Evaluation & Assessment Services
Comprehensive Manuscript Assessment
Scope: Complete manuscript evaluation (50,000-120,000 words)
Price: $600-900
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with completed first drafts seeking comprehensive feedback before major revisions
What’s Included:
- 11-point rubric evaluation covering premise, character development, plot structure, world-building, pacing, dialogue, and more
- 8-12 page detailed editorial letter with specific feedback and recommendations
- Identification of manuscript strengths and priority improvement areas
- Prioritized revision roadmap with step-by-step guidance
- 30-minute follow-up consultation call for questions and clarification
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive editorial letter (8-12 pages)
- Evaluation rubric with scored categories
- Revision roadmap document
- Recorded consultation call
Partial Manuscript Evaluation
Scope: First 50 pages plus synopsis/outline evaluation
Price: $300-500
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with early-stage manuscripts, those preparing pitch packages, or seeking direction before completing full draft
What’s Included:
- Opening effectiveness analysis (hook, pacing, reader engagement)
- Character introduction and voice assessment
- World-building establishment review
- Plot trajectory evaluation based on opening and synopsis
- 4-6 page editorial letter with targeted recommendations
Deliverables:
- Editorial letter (4-6 pages)
- Opening analysis report
- Pitch package recommendations (if applicable)
Developmental Editing Services
Standard Developmental Edit
Scope: Complete manuscript developmental editing
Price: $0.045-0.065 per word
Timeline: 4-6 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with completed manuscripts ready for major structural revision
What’s Included:
- Line-by-line developmental feedback via track changes throughout manuscript
- Comprehensive editorial letter (10-15 pages) with overarching recommendations
- Character development analysis and enhancement suggestions
- Plot structure evaluation with pacing and tension optimization
- World-building consistency review
- Book map showing story structure and key elements
- One round of revision guidance included for follow-up questions
Deliverables:
- Manuscript with track changes and comments
- Comprehensive editorial letter (10-15 pages)
- Visual book map/structure diagram
- Character development charts (if applicable)
- Follow-up revision guidance session
Intensive Developmental Edit
Scope: Enhanced developmental editing with additional support
Price: $0.055-0.075 per word
Timeline: 5-7 weeks
Target Audience: First-time authors, manuscripts requiring major structural overhauls, complex multi-POV or world-building projects
What’s Included:
- All Standard Developmental Edit features
- Two 60-minute consultation calls (pre-edit strategy session and post-edit revision planning)
- Detailed scene-by-scene breakdown with specific improvement recommendations
- Character arc mapping and development trajectory suggestions
- Additional round of revision guidance for implementation support
- Priority-based revision scheduling
Deliverables:
- All Standard Developmental Edit deliverables
- Scene-by-scene analysis document
- Character arc mapping charts
- Two recorded consultation calls
- Extended revision support
Specialized Analysis Services
Comprehensive World-Building Review
Scope: Deep dive into fictional world consistency and development
Price: $400-600
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
Target Audience: Fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction authors seeking world consistency and depth enhancement
What’s Included:
- Geography, climate, and ecological system assessment
- Political and social system evaluation for internal logic and consistency
- Economic system and technology level consistency review
- Cultural and religious development analysis
- Language and naming convention consistency check
- Integration assessment with plot and character development
Deliverables:
- World-building consistency report (5-8 pages)
- World-building reference guide for ongoing use
- Inconsistency identification with solutions
- Enhancement recommendations for depth and believability
Magic/Technology System Analysis
Scope: Internal logic and limitation review of speculative systems
Price: $250-400
Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Target Audience: Fantasy and science fiction authors with magic systems, advanced technology, or supernatural elements
What’s Included:
- System rules clarity and internal consistency evaluation
- Power scaling and limitation analysis for balanced storytelling
- Assessment of plot convenience versus logical consequence
- Reader accessibility and learning curve evaluation
- Integration analysis with world-building and character development
- Comparison with genre conventions and reader expectations
Deliverables:
- Magic/technology system report (5-8 pages)
- System consistency guide
- Recommendation matrix for improvements
- Reader accessibility assessment
Series Development Services
Series Codex Creation (Novels)
Scope: Complete series planning and documentation
Price: $800-1,200
Timeline: 3-4 weeks
Target Audience: Authors planning multi-book series, publishers requiring series guides
What’s Included:
- Overarching plot structure development across all planned books
- Character development trajectory planning for series-long arcs
- World-building expansion and consistency maintenance systems
- Continuity tracking systems and reference materials
- Thematic development across series
- Publishing strategy recommendations
Deliverables:
- Complete series guide document
- Book-by-book plot outlines
- Character development timelines
- World-building reference guide
- Continuity tracking templates
Book-to-Book Continuity Review
Scope: Consistency maintenance across series installments
Price: $200-350 per book
Timeline: 1-2 weeks per book
Target Audience: Series authors ensuring consistency across multiple published or planned books
What’s Included:
- Character development progression consistency check
- World-building maintenance and evolution tracking
- Plot thread tracking and resolution verification
- Timeline and logistical continuity verification
- Reader accessibility assessment for series newcomers
- Cross-reference checking with previous installments
Deliverables:
- Continuity report per book
- Inconsistency identification with solutions
- Series timeline verification
- New reader accessibility assessment
Manuscript Recovery Services
Book Doctor Triage Assessment
Scope: 25-point diagnostic evaluation of complete manuscript
Price: $500-750
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with completed manuscripts experiencing specific problems or seeking objective diagnosis of manuscript issues
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive 25-point diagnostic evaluation covering all story elements
- Identification of root causes behind manuscript problems
- 10-15 page detailed diagnostic report
- Prioritized recommendation list with implementation difficulty ratings
- Estimated revision timeline and resource requirements
- 30-minute follow-up consultation for strategy discussion
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive diagnostic report (10-15 pages)
- Priority matrix of recommendations
- Revision timeline estimate
- Consultation call recording
Book Doctor Rescue
Scope: Focused treatment of 1-2 major manuscript issues
Price: $1,500-2,500
Timeline: 3-4 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with fundamentally sound manuscripts suffering from specific, identifiable problems
What’s Included:
- Deep-dive analysis of identified problem areas
- Detailed editorial letter with specific, actionable solutions
- Step-by-step revision roadmap with implementation guidance
- Follow-up consultation for troubleshooting and support
- Progress check-ins during revision process
- Quality assurance review of revised sections
Deliverables:
- Problem-focused editorial analysis
- Solution-oriented revision roadmap
- Implementation support materials
- Follow-up consultation sessions
Book Doctor Overhaul
Scope: Comprehensive manuscript diagnosis and treatment
Price: Custom pricing based on manuscript needs
Timeline: 6-8 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with manuscripts requiring extensive structural work, multiple major revisions, or complete reconceptualization
What’s Included:
- Complete manuscript diagnostic evaluation
- Multi-phase revision roadmap with priority staging
- Multiple consultation sessions throughout process
- Ongoing revision support and guidance
- Regular progress check-ins and course corrections
- Implementation coaching and troubleshooting
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive diagnostic report
- Multi-phase revision plan
- Ongoing consultation support
- Progress tracking documentation
- Final quality assessment
Coaching and Mentorship Programs
Writing Acceleration Package
Scope: Weekly coaching for manuscript completion
Price: $1,200 for 3-month program
Timeline: 12 weeks
Target Audience: Authors with in-progress manuscripts needing accountability, pacing support, and targeted craft instruction
What’s Included:
- Weekly 60-minute coaching calls with personalized agenda
- Progress tracking and accountability systems
- Craft instruction tailored to current project needs
- Email support between scheduled sessions
- Milestone celebration and motivation techniques
- Problem-solving for writing obstacles
Deliverables:
- 12 recorded coaching sessions
- Progress tracking materials
- Customized craft instruction resources
- Completed or significantly advanced manuscript
Manuscript Completion Intensive
Scope: Bi-weekly coaching for complete manuscript development
Price: $2,400 for 6-month program
Timeline: 24 weeks
Target Audience: Authors developing manuscripts from early stages through completion, needing comprehensive support and guidance
What’s Included:
- Bi-weekly 90-minute coaching sessions
- Complete manuscript development support from concept through final draft
- Ongoing revision guidance and feedback
- Publication preparation coaching and industry insight
- Resource recommendations and craft development
- Career planning and next-steps guidance
Deliverables:
- 12 intensive coaching sessions (90 minutes each)
- Complete manuscript development
- Publication readiness assessment
- Career development planning materials
Author Development Program
Scope: Complete manuscript guidance from concept to final draft
Price: $4,000 for 12-month program
Timeline: 52 weeks (12 months)
Target Audience: Serious aspiring authors, career changers, authors seeking comprehensive professional development
What’s Included:
- Monthly intensive coaching sessions with comprehensive agenda
- Complete manuscript guidance from initial concept through polished final draft
- Industry knowledge transfer and career planning
- Publishing pathway guidance and strategy development
- Ongoing support and accountability throughout entire process
- Professional network introduction opportunities
Deliverables:
- 12 monthly intensive coaching sessions
- Completed, polished manuscript
- Career development plan
- Industry knowledge and networking opportunities
- Publication strategy roadmap
Comic and Graphic Novel Services
Comprehensive Series Codex Creation (Comics)
Scope: Complete comic series planning and documentation
Price: $1,500-2,500
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
Target Audience: Comic creators launching new series, established publishers requiring series guides, creators seeking publication
What’s Included:
- Detailed character profiles and development arcs across series
- World-building consistency guide with visual elements
- Complete story outline for entire planned series
- Visual style and tone documentation
- Cultural sensitivity review and recommendations (when applicable)
- Publishing strategy recommendations and market analysis
Deliverables:
- Complete series guide with visual elements
- Character development documentation
- Series outline and story arcs
- Style guide and tone documentation
- Publishing strategy recommendations
Script-Level Copy Editing
Scope: Dialogue and caption polish for comic scripts
Price: $0.15-0.25 per panel (minimum $150 per project)
Timeline: 1-2 weeks depending on project size
Target Audience: Comic creators with completed scripts needing professional polish before artist collaboration or publication
What’s Included:
- Character voice consistency and distinction enhancement
- Dialogue flow and natural speech pattern optimization
- Caption clarity and conciseness improvement
- Sound effect appropriateness and impact assessment
- Grammar, punctuation, and spelling correction
- Medium-specific formatting and style consistency
Deliverables:
- Polished script with track changes
- Style consistency report
- Character voice guide
Consultation Services
Story Development Consultation
Scope: One-on-one brainstorming and problem-solving sessions
Price: $150 per hour
Timeline: As needed, typically 1-2 hour sessions
Target Audience: Authors at any stage needing targeted support, brainstorming assistance, or specific problem resolution
What’s Included:
- Collaborative brainstorming sessions
- Plot problem-solving and solution development
- Character development guidance and enhancement
- Industry insight and market awareness sharing
- Personalized advice based on manuscript and author goals
Deliverables:
- Session recording for reference
- Follow-up summary with key points and action items
- Resource recommendations as applicable
Script Revision Guidance
Scope: Strategic revision planning and implementation support
Price: $100 per hour
Timeline: As needed, flexible scheduling
Target Audience: Authors in revision process needing strategic guidance, accountability, or implementation support
What’s Included:
- Revision strategy planning and prioritization
- Regular progress check-ins and course correction
- Implementation support and troubleshooting
- Quality assurance review of revised sections
- Motivation and accountability coaching
Deliverables:
- Revision strategy documentation
- Progress tracking materials
- Quality assurance feedback
Add-On Services
Video Editorial Conference
Scope: In-depth discussion of editorial feedback
Price: +$200 (addition to any editorial service)
Timeline: 60-90 minute session
Target Audience: Authors receiving editorial services who benefit from real-time discussion and clarification
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive discussion of editorial letter and feedback
- Real-time Q&A and clarification session
- Collaborative revision strategy planning
- Recorded session for future reference and review
Deliverables:
- Recorded video conference
- Follow-up summary with key points
- Revision strategy outline
Detailed Scene Analysis
Scope: Scene-by-scene structural breakdown
Price: +$300-500 (addition to any editorial service)
Timeline: 1 week additional
Target Audience: Authors needing granular, scene-level feedback for complex manuscripts or specific problem areas
What’s Included:
- Individual scene structural breakdown and analysis
- Specific improvement recommendations per scene
- Pacing and tension analysis throughout manuscript
- Character development tracking by scene
- Scene function and story contribution assessment
Deliverables:
- Scene-by-scene analysis document
- Pacing chart and recommendations
- Character development tracking sheet
Sample Edit
Scope: Trial edit demonstrating approach and style
Price: $100-150 (applied toward full project cost if proceeding)
Timeline: 3-5 days
Target Audience: Authors considering editorial services who want to evaluate editor compatibility and approach
What’s Included:
- Professional edit of first 10-15 pages of manuscript
- Demonstration of editing style, approach, and philosophy
- Brief feedback summary highlighting key observations
- Recommendations for full project scope and approach
Deliverables:
- Sample edited pages with track changes and comments
- Editor approach summary
- Full project recommendations and scope outline
Expedited Timeline Options
Standard Rush
Scope: 50% faster turnaround than standard timeline
Price: +25% fee on base service cost
Timeline: 50% reduction from standard service timeline
Target Audience: Authors with moderate deadline pressure who can plan ahead
What’s Included:
- Priority scheduling within current workload capacity
- All standard service deliverables and quality maintained
- Advanced position in editorial queue
- Standard communication and support throughout process
Requirements:
- Subject to current workload availability
- Requires 50% deposit plus full rush fee payment upfront
- Must be requested at time of initial booking
Deliverables:
- All standard service deliverables with expedited timeline
- Priority scheduling confirmation
Priority Rush
Scope: Timeline reduced by 75% with immediate queue priority
Price: +50% fee on base service cost
Timeline: 75% reduction from standard service timeline
Target Audience: Authors with urgent deadlines who need high-quality work with minimal delay
What’s Included:
- Immediate advancement to front of editorial queue
- Dedicated scheduling priority over standard projects
- All standard service deliverables and quality maintained
- Enhanced communication throughout expedited process
Requirements:
- Limited availability – maximum 2 priority rush projects per month
- Bumps ahead of all standard queue projects
- Requires full payment upfront including rush fee
- Must be confirmed available before booking
Deliverables:
- All standard service deliverables with significantly expedited timeline
- Priority status confirmation and timeline guarantee
Emergency Rush
Scope: Ultra-fast turnaround for critical submission deadlines
Price: +100% fee (double the base service cost)
Timeline: 1-2 weeks maximum turnaround
Target Audience: Authors facing immediate submission deadlines, contest entries, or emergency publication schedules
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive manuscript assessment and evaluation
- Detailed editorial letter with priority recommendations
- Emergency consultation for immediate questions
- Focus on most critical issues requiring urgent attention
Limitations:
- Assessment and editorial letter format only
- No line-by-line developmental feedback or track changes
- Streamlined deliverables focused on essential feedback
- Reserved exclusively for genuine emergency situations
Requirements:
- Reserved for submission deadlines and true emergencies only
- Requires full payment plus emergency fee upfront
- Must provide documentation of deadline/emergency situation
- Subject to editor availability for emergency scheduling
Deliverables:
- Emergency assessment report with critical recommendations
- Focused editorial letter highlighting urgent priorities
- Brief consultation for immediate implementation guidance
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