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Manuscript Evaluation

Clarity. Confidence. A plan that actually works.

You’ve written a full manuscript, and that’s no small thing. But now you’re wondering, "Does it hang together? Does the plot land? Are the characters carrying their weight?"

 

You want to revise with purpose, not guesswork. You want feedback that’s clear, insightful, and kind. But honest. You want to know whether the book you’ve written is the book you meant to write.

 

That’s where I come in.

The Transformation

This isn’t just a red-pen exercise. It’s a deep, structured evaluation that leaves you with:

  • Confidence in your story’s potential: You’ll know what’s working and why it matters.

  • A clear sense of what to revise (and how): No vague “it needs more tension” - you’ll get targeted insights you can use.

  • A book that reads like the version in your head: Sharper structure, stronger momentum, deeper resonance.

1 / A full editorial read-through
2 / A detailed editorial letter
3 / Margin comments (up to 2 per page)
3 / 1-hour one-to-one Zoom call

What You'll Receive

Investment

Up to 30,000 words - $795 - Ideal for novellas, memoirs-in-progress, or first acts of longer novels

30,000–60,000 words - $1,195 - Ideal for most novels and memoirs

60,000–90,000 words - $1,495 - Ideal for longer manuscripts or epic projects

90,000+ words - let’s talk - I’ll tailor a plan to suit your scope​

 

All prices are in USD and based on standard manuscript formatting (12pt, double-spaced).

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Payment plans available. Final feedback is delivered after full payment is received.

Ready to feel good about your writing again?

Think we might be a good fit? Start with a short application - it gets us both get clarity on what you need and whether I can help.​

What clients are saying

"Not only is Stuart a delightful human being, he's an exceptional book coach. If you want to make your book as good as it can be, you won't find anyone better to help you." - D. Liebhart, author of House on Fire and Feral Creatures of Suburbia.

©2022-2025 by Stuart Wakefield: The Book Coach.

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