The manuscript critique is a more affordable option for writers who are not able to invest in a manuscript edit, but want professional feedback on how to improve their work and bring it to market. At the end of a manuscript critique, you will have:
1. A thorough reading of your manuscript by me
2. A candid editorial letter in which I outline my recommendations on how to improve your work, plus strategic advice on the business of publishing, which is just as important as the craft of writing
3. Verbal feedback via phone for up to one hour
It takes approximately three weeks for me to turn around a manuscript critique. To reserve a spot on my calendar, I require you to sign a consultation agreement and pay the fee in full upfront.
Note: I do not edit the manuscript during a manuscript critique. If you wish to have your manuscript edited, I recommend you opt for a manuscript edit.
Manuscript Critique Fee: $750
To schedule a manuscript critique, please do the following:
3. E-mail me the information requested below at: marcelalandres@yahoo.com. Be sure to put “Manuscript Critique Request” in the subject line. After I receive your responses, I will e-mail you the consultation agreement for signature.
Name:
E-mail:
Home mailing address:
Phone number at which I should call you for the consultation:
What is the title of your work?:
What is the nature of your work (e.g. novel, short story collection, memoir, etc.)?:
Is it for adults, young adults, or children?:
How many pages in length is the manuscript? When determining the page count, be sure the manuscript is double-spaced, has one-inch margins at the top and bottom and 1.25 margins at the left and right hand side of the page, and use a 12-point Times Roman font. (This should be the default setting for Microsoft Word; if you use Word chances are your work is already set up this way.):
How many drafts have you written?:
Is it written in English or Spanish?:
Is the manuscript complete?:
How many years have you worked on it?:
Have you worked with an editor on this manuscript before? If yes, how many editors have you worked with and who were they?:
What is your writing background (e.g. journalism, MFA, college creative writing courses)?:
What is the name of the person who told you about me? If you weren't referred to me, how did you find out about my services?:
Is there anything else I should know about you and/or your work?:
