An Editorial Evaluation is a five-to-ten-page report that outlines the strengths and weaknesses of a manuscript and makes recommendations for improvements. It gives few steps for the author to take and provides tips and guidance. This can be a very useful tool for authors who think their manuscript might need a bit more work, who are unsure whether editing is necessary, or who would like to gain a professional’s perspective on their manuscript as a whole.
This service can really help authors to get an overview of what’s working and what’s not working in their manuscript. It works best for authors who would still be open to putting more work into their manuscript, and are keen to improve areas such as narrative, character, plot, pacing, dialogue, logic, structure, etc. The Editorial Evaluation pairs well with all other services and is perfect for those who want some input on the structure of their manuscript but are hesitant to dive straight in to a substantive edit.