editorial assessment

 

| editorial assessment

An assessment is the first step in the editorial process and perfect for those who would like to understand their manuscript in a macro sense.

What you get:

A two to five page single-spaced letter that broadly addresses the developmental potential of the text. It covers structure and overall development of plot, character, and theme. It also analyzes and comments on style, voice, sense of place, and believability, citing a handful of examples to illustrate structural strengths and weaknesses. The report will include comparative titles to your work and tailored recommendations for next steps. After delivery, I am available to clarify and discuss editorial points presented in the assessment via email. 


Who this service is best for:

Writers who benefit most from this service are those who have a completed draft they would like a second set of eyes on before proceeding to the next step of the editorial and/or publishing process. It is also an excellent option for authors who have undertaken self-editing but find themselves stuck at a developmental roadblock. An assessment can be the perfect solution for those with tighter budgets or those who need a quicker project turnaround as, oftentimes, writers feel the feedback provided is enough to guide a round of self-edits. 

Pricing & Scheduling:

Price is dependent on word count, draft version, and sample pages. Turnaround time is dependent on availability and project length. Completed assessments are generally returned within four to six weeks.


What clients have said:

“Working with Lauren was amazing. Her comments and suggestions for improving everything from the plot to the characters were insightful, practical and always delivered with a huge dose of encouragement. Lauren has experience working in publishing and also knows what it’s like to write. It never felt like she was telling me to change my work to be something else. Lauren also has a great mix of business acumen: she knows publishing, she knows about book positioning and what agents are looking for. Finally, she’s an avid reader. It was wonderful to work with someone who actively reads new releases and is up to date with what’s happening in the industry. On top of all this, she’s a pleasure to work with. Smart, funny, kind and down to earth. Letting a stranger in to read your work is so hard. It’s really difficult to to hear that something you slaved over isn’t working, but Lauren is really encouraging and positive. I recommend her without hesitation.”
— Amita Parikh, The Circus Train

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