Get the opening section of your manuscript reviewed
…by experienced, expert editors
What’s involved?
An editorial review of the first 20,000 words of your manuscript. Our editors read, digest and absorb your work, then they’ll tell you how to improve it. It’s as simple as that.
What do you get?
You’ll get detailed, structured editorial feedback on the first 20,000 words of your manuscript, including suggestions and techniques to help you address any problems raised. It will help you iron out any issues with the start of your manuscript, or act as a sense-check before you write more.
Why use us?
We’re experts at getting people published, and that means we’re experts at all parts of the process.
We take great care to only work with the best editors from around the world. They really know their stuff and will make sure your manuscript is in tip-top shape.
Plus, if you’re a member of Jericho Writers, you’re entitled to a discount. Find out more or join us.
- Editorial output: You’ll get a report on the first 8,000 words of your manuscript with notes on what’s working, and suggestions on how to improve.
- Opportunity to ask questions: No – but your in-depth report will contain actionable advice to improve your manuscript.
- Turnaround time: Usually 3-4 week.
- Genres accepted: All (Fiction and Non-fiction).
- Manuscript length: First 20,000 words of your manuscript.
- Work with writers from: Around the world.
- Cost: $425.00
- Editors: View list.
Detailed information
If you’re serious about getting published, send your manuscript to us. Tell us what it’s about, what you want to do with it, and any concerns or questions you have. We’ll match it with one of our professional editors (we have experts across all genres and age ranges), and send them your concerns, then they’ll put together a comprehensive editorial report for you.
Your report will address the style, structure and pacing of the first 20,000 words of your manuscript and – for fiction manuscripts – feedback will include thoughts on plot and character development. Your editor will tell you in detail what’s working, what’s not working, and what you need to do to get a publishing deal, or to make it as a self-published author.
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Guarantee
We’re confident that we’re the best at we what we do. That’s why we offer a guarantee for all editorial work we undertake. We promise:
- To give you an in-depth report. That means a minimum of 3,000 words for manuscripts of 60K words or more.
- To use an expert editor with authority in your genre.
- To consider the market for your manuscript.
- To be honest and constructive.
- To respect your copyright.
- To pitch your work to agents on your behalf if, in our view, it is strong enough to be marketed.
- To respond honestly and in good faith in case of problems.
- To advise you honestly, always.
We’ve had thousands of satisfied customers – and helped countless writers like you get agented and published. Join them!
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