A reader’s report, also referred to as a manuscript critique, is a diluted version of a developmental edit. Shorter in length, it looks at many of the fundamentals a developmental edit will consider, such as structure, narrative arc, plot, characterisation, and tone of voice, but in less detail. It will highlight elements of the manuscript that work, and identify bits that don’t, or at least could be improved with revisions. It doesn’t include any notes or markups on the manuscript, or suggest any rewording or editing tips.

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With my service you will get:

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• An initial thirty-minute phone call or zoom meeting to discuss the basics of your manuscript – genre, content, target reader, your aspirations, etc.

• An editorial report, usually around 4 to 5 pages, commenting on the various elements mentioned above – structure, flow, tone of voice, plot, characterisation, readability, etc.

• Comments on the manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses.

• Suggestions on how the manuscript could be improved.

• A forty-five-minute phone call or zoom meeting to discuss the contents of the report.