The Literary Scout Agency offers professional manuscript appraisal services designed to provide writers, authors, and literary agents with in-depth feedback on their manuscripts. Whether you are an emerging writer looking for guidance or a seasoned author seeking to refine your work, our manuscript appraisal service helps you take your manuscript to the next level before submission to agents, publishers, or self-publication.
1. Overview of Manuscript Appraisal Services
Our manuscript appraisal services involve a detailed evaluation of your manuscript, providing a critical assessment of its strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This service is available for a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more.
2. What We Offer in Manuscript Appraisal
Comprehensive Evaluation: We read your manuscript thoroughly and provide a detailed written report that includes our analysis of key elements such as plot structure, character development, pacing, writing style, and narrative voice.
Feedback on Marketability: Our experts assess the manuscript's commercial potential, offering insights into the manuscript’s appeal for target audiences, publishers, and agents.
In-depth Critique: We provide feedback on areas that may require revision, such as:Plot: Does the story have a clear arc? Is the pacing appropriate?
Characters: Are the characters well-developed and relatable? Do they evolve throughout the story?
Writing Style: Is the writing engaging, clear, and consistent with the tone of the story?
Dialogue: Is the dialogue authentic and purposeful?
Setting: Is the setting vividly described and integral to the story?
Themes: Are the themes well-developed and relevant to the genre?
Editorial Suggestions: We provide practical, actionable suggestions for revision, focusing on areas that would benefit from enhancement, reworking, or tightening.
Genre-Specific Advice: We tailor our feedback to the specific genre of your manuscript, offering insights into what works (or doesn’t work) for that particular genre.
3. Process for Manuscript Appraisal
Initial Consultation (Optional): We offer a brief consultation to understand your goals for the manuscript and what areas you’d like feedback on.
Manuscript Submission: Submit your manuscript via email in Word or PDF format. We typically accept manuscripts up to 90,000 words. For manuscripts longer than this, please contact us for a custom quote.
Reading & Evaluation: Once we receive your manuscript, we thoroughly read it and evaluate the content based on narrative, character development, writing style, and marketability.
Report Creation: After reading the manuscript, we prepare a written appraisal report. This includes an overall assessment, along with feedback on specific sections or aspects of the manuscript that need attention.
Delivery of Report: The manuscript appraisal report is delivered within 8-10 weeks from the time of submission (depending on manuscript length and complexity).
4. Turnaround Time
Full Manuscript Appraisal: 8-10 weeks, depending on the manuscript’s length and complexity.
5. Pricing
Full Manuscript Appraisal (up to 90,000 words):
Price: $5000 (custom pricing depending on word count).
This includes a comprehensive critique of the manuscript along with detailed editorial suggestions.
6. Why Choose Us?
Experienced Editors: Our team consists of seasoned literary professionals with expertise in both fiction and non-fiction, offering you industry-standard feedback.
Actionable Feedback: Our goal is to provide you with practical advice that you can directly apply to improve your manuscript.
Industry Insight: We provide market-driven insights based on current trends in publishing, helping you position your manuscript more effectively for agents and publishers.
Confidentiality: We respect your intellectual property. Your manuscript will be handled with the utmost care, and all communications and feedback are strictly confidential.
7. How to Get Started
To begin the manuscript appraisal process:
Contact Us: Reach out via email at [Insert Email Address] or fill out our inquiry form on our website.
Submit Your Manuscript: Attach your manuscript (in Word or PDF format) to your email, along with any specific areas you want feedback on.
Get Your Report: Once we’ve reviewed your manuscript, we’ll send you a detailed appraisal report with our feedback and suggestions.
Contact Us
For more information or to begin the manuscript appraisal process, please contact us.
