Substantive Manuscript Review
For this substantive manuscript review, I will read and offer feedback on your story as a whole, celebrating its strengths but especially highlighting big-picture challenges that may be hampering your vision and voice. I tailor my editorial response to the nature of your story as well as your publishing goals and particular manuscript concerns.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Detailed written evaluation of elements that are crucial to your story’s success, such as character arc, plot structure, conflict, voice, pacing, romantic and sexual tension, faithfulness to genre expectations, and point of view
- Specific strategies to address manuscript challenges and inspire you during the revision stage
- Comments and queries in the margin of your manuscript to address specific concerns and record my reactions in the moment
- Post-edit consultation/brainstorm to discuss your follow-up questions and tackle outstanding story concerns
PRICING
$55 / hr
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Turnaround Time:
2–6 weeks, depending on previously booked projects
Formats & Platforms:
Word, Google Docs, Pages
Limitations:
I do not provide editorial feedback on non-romantic erotica or stories containing graphic depictions of sexual or domestic violence/abuse.
FIT & FOCUS
This Service Helps With:
Word-count reduction, evaluation vis-à-vis genre expectations, evaluation of plot structure and turning points, evaluation of character arc and GMC, tailored analysis based on author concerns
Great Fit For:
Debut authors, self-publishers, writers submitting to an agent or publisher
TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Amanda is a game changer! Her eye for detail and insightful suggestions took my book to the next level, all while keeping my vision for the story at the heart of the process.”
~ Annika Snow
“Amanda has a real gift for taking what could be a stressful stage of the writing and publication process and turning it into a joyful, fun and even entertaining one. I never expected to love the editing process, but it’s so exciting to see the potential of each story realized.”
~ CJ Hunt