Industry Services and Pricing
Professional and confidential readers’ reports or manuscript evaluations designed to support acquisitions, development, and editorial decision-making.
Whether you’re an agent with an overflowing inbox and ever-increasing slush pile, a small press without an
in-house reader, or a producer evaluating book-to-screen potential, I offer reader reports and manuscript assessments designed to help you make an informed decision.
No comps. No marketing advice. Just straight feedback on what’s working, what’s not, and whether it’s worth moving forward.
Genres I work with: Romance, romcom, women’s fiction, children’s, middle grade, and young adult.
Industry Readers’ Report
For when your inbox is overflowing but there are only so many hours in the day.
What It Is
A succinct, professional report designed for quick-turnaround filtering of submissions.
What You Get
A 1–2 page summary-style report.
Key strengths and weaknesses in concept, structure, style, etc.
Notes on editorial potential.
Acquisition recommendation
What’s Not Included
1:1 consultation or debrief.
Market comps or submission strategy.
Annotated manuscript, editorial margin notes, or in-line commentary.
Please Note: This service does not include line editing, author notes, comparable titles, or market strategy.
Price
Up to 30,000 words – £150
30,001–60,000 – £250
60,001–90,000 – £350
Over 90,000: +£10 per 1,000 words
Turnaround
14 business days.
Ideal For
Literary agents looking to manage large slush piles.
Small presses without in-house readers or editors.
Editors short on time.
Producers needing a fast read.
Industry Manuscript Assessment
When it’s not quite ready, but maybe worth the work.
What It Is
A comprehensive editorial evaluation to support acquisition decisions or decide if a manuscript is worth further investment.
What You Get
A detailed editorial report (3–5 pages).
Analysis of story structure, pacing, character arcs, etc.
Specific strengths and weaknesses.
Suggestions for further development and revision.
Acquisition recommendation.
Please Note: This service does not include line editing, author notes, comparable titles, or market strategy.
Price
Up to 30,000 words – £250
30,001–60,000 – £350
60,001–90,000 – £450
Over 90,000: +£8 per 1,000 words
Turnaround
14 business days.
Ideal For
Agents considering partials or proposals.
Publishers evaluating early-stage or optioned manuscripts.
Film/TV companies assessing adaptation potential.
How It Works
To get started, send a brief outline of your project, including the manuscript’s word count, genre, and any specific areas you’d like me to focus on. I can then provide you with a timeline and availability.
Payment and Contract Information
For industry clients, standard industry payment terms can be accommodated, with invoicing and delivery terms agreed upon in advance.
A simple contract will be provided outlining the scope of work, delivery dates, and terms of payment. However, if you prefer to use your own agreement or NDA, I’m happy to review and sign industry-standard documentation.
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Certified by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
I offer clear, confidential editorial insight to support fast, confident decisions.