The manuscript read is a more affordable option for writers who are not able to invest in a manuscript edit or a manuscript critique, but want professional feedback on how to improve their work and bring it to market. At the end of a manuscript read, you will have:
1. A thorough reading of your manuscript by me
2. Verbal feedback via phone for up to one hour on how to improve your work and/or strategic advice on the business of publishing
It takes approximately two weeks for me to turn around a manuscript read. 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 for manuscript read consultations, nor do I provide written feedback. If you desire written feedback on your work, I recommend you opt for a manuscript edit, a manuscript critique, or a proposal critique.
Manuscript Read Fee: $375
To schedule a manuscript read, please do the following:
3. E-mail me the information requested below at: marcelalandres@yahoo.com. Be sure to put “Manuscript Read 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?:
