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Manuscript Assessments

Hire an editor for a manuscript assessment and unleash your creativity!

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Our manuscript assessment service provides unparalleled reliability and practical support to unpublished writers from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK and the USA.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!

What our authors are saying…

  • - Peter B.
    I received your beta report and I first want to thank you for the kind comments you made about this story. Your suggestions and ideas were right on, and I’ve already made most of the corrections. I was stunned by the number of typos, etc. in the manuscript. I thought it was pretty clean. Thanks for pointing them out. I know that proofreading my own work will never be perfect, and to compound things, I’ve been proofing four different novels of mine all at the same time. I can see now that I need to take a different approach with it comes to proofing, and that means that I should probably follow your suggestion to hire a proofreader. That will free me to continue writing the new stories that keep swirling around in my head. 🙂 - Peter B.
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    - Rebecca A.
    Thank you very much for your work. It is clear to me you have read the manuscript thoroughly and I appreciate your direct feedback. I already feel excited about the potential for improvement you have outlined that I wasn't able to see on my own. What's more, I've also seen clear evidence that I made the right decision in deciding to get a manuscript assessment from your detailed comments alone. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you again.
    Rebecca
    - Rebecca A.
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    - Frank
    Thank you for your report by Carrie. Please pass on my thanks to her also, particularly for her involvement in the story. I have made some changes in accordance with Carrie's recommendations. [...] Well Declan I guess it is time to test the publishers. I am still deliberating on whether to use a Literary Agent or just go direct to Publishers. Any ideas on this would be gratefully received. All the best, Frank. - Frank
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    - Bryce B.
    Thank you so much for your excellent evaluation. I knew the manuscript had problems but I am so close to the material I did not know what they were. You found the science section interesting so I think I will open with that. the answer to your question about the tea kettle not boiling over is: it does in the form of steam. Did you find any of the Bible information interesting besides the word of God bit? Or am I correct in concluding nothing was interesting or surprising in the Old Testament section and the relevance was not obvious? Thanks, Bryce.
    - Bryce B.
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  • - Tammy A.
    Thanks for sending it through. Some great feedback. I'm slowly working through your suggested edits.. - Tammy A.
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    - Penny F.
    Thank you for your detailed report..work life has got in the way sadly. I appreciate your many recommendations.. many, no real surprise. As a new writer I felt I needed another opinion even though the MS was incomplete to help me clarify strengths and weaknesses. I had set my book aside deliberately for almost a month and now have two solid weeks to devote to it - and will attempt to address your concerns. I know I have a long way to go to develop good novel writing skills ....I'm hoping practice will get me there!!
    Once again thank you for your guidance.
    Penny - Penny F.
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    - Paul B.
    Hi Declan,

    I will definitely be keeping Writerful in mind for future projects!

    Thank you again,

    Paul B. - Paul B.
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    - Susan M.
    Thanks for your thoughtful and generous response. I look forward to speaking with you. In the meantime, may I include a quote from you on the promotional website I’m building to show prospective publishers?

    Thanks again, Susan. - Susan M.
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  • - Patricia L.
    I took a quick read of the report yesterday and will focus in today. It appears I have a lot of work to do to create a book people will buy.
    Appreciate the honesty.
    Patricia - Patricia L.
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    - Alex M.
    Thank you very much! I hope it wasn't too raw and disconnected at this stage; there is perhaps too much ranting in there. Is it possible to do another round of beta reading with your company, after I review/edit?
    - Alex M.
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    - Mark R.
    Just back from being out of town and opened your beta read at the airport.
    I appreciate the time and effort you put into this.
    Will be getting into your feedback now and using it to make the book a better read.
    Sincerely,
    Mark - Mark R.
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    - Jo V.
    Thanks so much for arranging this review. I really enjoyed it. I have a bit of distance from the writing now so it’s great to have this feedback and it will fuel my current and future writing.

    Many thanks!

    Jo - Jo V.
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  • - Liljana F.
    Writerful Books’ comprehensive manuscript appraisal was exactly what I needed to take my work to the next level. Declan’s thoughtful comments and practical advice helped me pinpoint issues with my characters, structure and style that I wouldn’t have picked up myself. I’m very happy with the constructive criticism I received, and now feel more optimistic about the future of my book. Thanks again! - Liljana F.
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    - Chris J.
    Thanks Declan. There is a lot of work to do. I am not looking to become a professional writer, I just have a story I want to tell. Thanks so much for the report. Regards, Chris. - Chris J.
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    - Vanessa R.
    Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Your report is so thorough and encouraging. I will write more on the weekend when I’m not so tired — a new school year has started here and I’m a teacher and my mind is already fried. - Vanessa R.
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    - Thomas M.
    Hi Declan, I am, in a word, speechless. This is not at all what I expected from your beta read. Just to be clear, I'm thrilled! First, you pointed out a lot of things that got me thinking and realized I agree with you. I will make all or virtually all of your suggested changes in the next revision. You have made what I consider vital suggestions that will smooth out some of the rough edges still to be found in the book. Second, regarding your thoughtful commentary. I'm very happy that you found that the plot, characters, dialog, etc., worked well. As you know, the kind of praise in your evaluation is not something writers get to hear too often, if at all. - Thomas M.
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Further Reading:

What is a Manuscript Assessment?

Find Your Voice as a Writer

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.

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