A Clear, Honest Review — From a Trusted Editorial Partner
A keen-eyed assessment of your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses: author’s voice; compelling narrative; organization and structure; character development; stylistic consistency, and more. This review reveals what’s working well where a course correction is needed.
Avoid Costly Rewrites. Write with Clarity and Confidence.
A manuscript assessment—especially at an early or mid-writing stage—can save months of rewriting later on. This objective guide will bolster your confidence as you continue to develop your book.
Understand what’s working—and why
Identify weak spots in structure, tone, or pacing
Get unstuck and finish strong
Gain confidence before investing in editing or publishing
Here’s what’s included:
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A comprehensive editorial letter (up to 8 pages)
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Organized by chapter
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Notes on voice, narrative arc, character development, tone, clarity, and more
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Specific suggestions for improvement
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Highlights of what’s working well—so you can build on your strengths
Your evaluation will be thoughtful, encouraging, and honest—focused on helping you grow as a writer and finish a stronger book.
This Is For You If…
You’ve poured time and heart into your manuscript, and now you need an experienced editor to guide you with clarity and kindness.
This service is ideal for:
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First-time authors who want big-picture feedback
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Memoirists and nonfiction writers who feel stuck or unsure
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Professionals and thought leaders who want their message to resonate
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Anyone who wants to write a meaningful, well-structured book that truly connects with readers
If your book is in the early or middle stages, now is the perfect time to gain this insight.
“Judy’s evaluation really took my manuscript to another level. Her suggestions to add anecdotes and cut the mundane were immensely appreciated.”