Manuscript Assessments

Ready to take your manuscript to the next level? Our expert manuscript assessments provide invaluable feedback to help you refine your writing and increase your chances of publication.

Our manuscript assessment service provides unparalleled reliability and practical support to unpublished writers from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK and the USA. Our team of editors are committed to helping you unlock the full potential of your book.

Our trusted, professional manuscript appraisers will give you the insight you need to identify areas where further development is required and move your manuscript one step closer to publication.

Why Choose Our Service?

Benefits of our industry-recognised manuscript assessment service designed to propel authors like you towards literary greatness:

✅ Unparalleled Evaluation: Our experienced editors meticulously analyse every aspect of your manuscript, from plot to pacing, dialogue to style, leaving no stone unturned.

✅ Constructive Feedback: Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your work with insightful feedback that guides you towards mastery.

✅ Masterful Storytelling: Ensure your narrative arc and plot structure are flawlessly executed, captivating readers from start to finish.

✅ Brilliant Characterisation: Dive deep into your characters’ development and motivations, unlocking the power to create truly compelling individuals.

✅ Literary Polish: From grammar to clarity, we’ll refine your writing style, vocabulary, and consistency, transforming your manuscript into a true masterpiece.

✅ Captivating Themes: With expert analysis of thematic consistency, symbolism, and underlying ideas, we’ll help you craft a cohesive and thought-provoking work.

✅ Fresh Perspective: Benefit from the objective viewpoint of an experienced editor, offering insights that will take your manuscript to the next level.

✅ Tailored Editing: Our personalized suggestions, tailored to your voice and style, will enhance your manuscript’s overall quality, making it irresistible to readers and publishers alike.

✅ A Door Opener: Gain a competitive edge in the publishing world, increasing your chances of capturing the attention of literary agents and publishers.

✅ Book Deal Assurance: Stand out from the crowd by proving your commitment to excellence, ensuring your manuscript shines brightly in the eyes of publishers.

✅ Elevate Your Craft: Grow as a writer with guidance from our professional editor, equipping you with skills to conquer current and future writing projects.

✅ Confident Publishing: Be confident in your manuscript’s readiness for publication, knowing it has been thoroughly assessed by industry experts.

Take Your Manuscript to the Next Level with a Professional Assessment

You’ve poured your heart and soul into your book. The culmination of late nights and writer’s block now lies neatly bound before you. But is your manuscript truly ready for its moment in the spotlight? Before you query agents or publishers, be sure your masterpiece puts its best foot forward with an objective manuscript assessment. 

Our professional manuscript assessment service analyses all aspects of your book, providing constructive feedback to refine your work.

Our editors thoroughly evaluate your manuscript’s plot, pacing, characters, themes, writing style, and more. We identify strengths to highlight and weaknesses to improve. Our sole focus is empowering you to transform your manuscript into a captivating, polished book that demands attention.

We Dig Deep, You Soar High

Our editors dive deep into the heart of your story. We assess the narrative arc and structure, ensuring compelling rising action and seamless plot transitions. Character development and believable dialogue are put under the microscope. The effectiveness of themes and symbolism in enhancing your story’s resonance receives close scrutiny. At every turn, we offer tailored suggestions to elevate your writing.

We strive to polish your diamonds in the rough so your manuscript’s inner brilliance shines through. Our assessment includes a comprehensive editorial report summarising key feedback. You’ll gain invaluable insights to finesse your work line-by-line and chapter-by-chapter. Any flaws that could cause rejection letters will be identified and resolved. 

The Writerful Difference

At Writerful Books, we focus solely on serving authors and their stories. Our professional editors have assessed thousands of manuscripts spanning every genre. We take your book as seriously as if they were our own. Our passion lies in helping you master the art and craft of writing. 

With over a twelve years of experience working with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, we understand what agents and acquisition editors look for. A manuscript assessment prepares your work for success in today’s competitive publishing landscape. 

When you’re ready to transform your book into its best possible version, trust the professionals at Writerful Books. Submit your manuscript below to take that pivotal first step on the path to publication!

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Manuscript Assessment Fees:

The fees are calculated per 1000 words. There is a minimum word count of 50,000 words.

AUD $16.25 per 1000 words
CAD $14.65 per 1000 words
GBP £8.75 per 1000 words
EUR €9.95 per 1000 words
USD $10.85 per 1000 words

*Manuscript assessments don’t include proofreading or copy editing. We offer substantial discounts to authors requesting a manuscript assessment who need to hire an editor for further editing or proofreading.

We will provide a report to you by email approximately 2-3 weeks after the submission of your manuscript and will confirm a deadline with you once the manuscript is received.

As a guideline, our reports are generally 3,000 to 5,000 words depending on the type of manuscript you are submitting. Services can be negotiated in advance and tailored to suit your needs.

Note: We also have an express evaluation and expert evaluation service which is a more economical option for writers who want a quicker turnaround time while still receiving expert advice from a professional book editor.

An express or expert evaluation is recommended for writers who don’t want to commit to a full manuscript assessment.

Manuscript Evaluation Service

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* We take your privacy seriously and will always protect your copyrighted material.

Writerful Books offers affordable editing services to authors within Australia (Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney), in Ireland (Cork, Belfast, Derry, Dublin, Galway, Waterford) and the UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield) and the US.

Our book editors edit fiction as well as non-fiction. We can tailor our editing services to match your requirements.