SERVICES

Sample Edit

Let’s discover whether we are a good fit.

Send me something to read and I’ll give you my ten-pence (cents, nickels, shekels) in the form of a two-page report. It will have a chunky paragraph of analysis along with a collection of carefully considered bullet points. I may even throw in a casual doodle or a link to a song that your writing put in my head. You also get to discover whether my communication style is comfortable for you, the way I work fits yours, my feedback is too verbose or brief (get ready for some verbosity) and that I turn up and deliver on time (I do!)

There are no word count limits* so choose anything from a scene or a few chapters that you’re particularly proud of or a part of your book that has posed problems or has been tricky to work on.

* As much as I fiercely commit to ‘no word counts’ if you send me more than a few chapters for a sample edit, I will get in touch so you can choose what sections you’d like me to read or discuss a Manuscript Evaluation.

The report will provide high-level insights and feedback on your:

  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Parts I loved and parts that jarred
  • Primary questions that arose
  • Guidance for progressing your novel

Details

  • Cost (per word): FREE

  • Report format: (2-4 pages) Summary paragraph and bullet-point notes

  • Margin notes: Not included

  • In-text comments: Not included

  • Read throughs (passes): 1

  • Follow-up: 30-minute voice/video call or text/email conversation

Pricing & Delivery

  • Rate: Nothing, Zilch, Zero, Zip

  • Time: 1 week

The sample edit is a free service designed to confirm whether I am a good fit for you and your novel. Once you’ve received the report we can arrange a voice or video call to discuss progressing to a Manuscript Evaluation or Developmental Edit.

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