Editorial Services
Nothing gives me more joy than helping a writer find their way,
no matter which of the following categories they fall into.
Which writer are you?
The Flummoxed Fictionist
You’ve been slogging away at your LGBTQ+ children’s or young adult manuscript for months, if not years.
You’re partway through but all of a sudden you’ve lost your sense of direction. Now you’re more than a
tad stuck in the writing mud – you’re knee-deep.
The Worried Wordsmith
You’ve finished your first draft.
Hurrah! But instead of celebrating, you’re feeling worried and unsure.
Is it any good? Is it the kind of book you set out to write – one that makes LGBTQ+ readers feel seen, offers a window into another’s lived experience, or celebrates diversity?
The Spurned Storyteller
You’ve sent your carefully crafted LGBTQ+ children’s or young adult manuscript to a gazillion agents.
But all you have to show for it is a stack of rejection letters that’s threatening to topple over and bury you beneath it. You’re haunted by the question: why is no one biting?
Whichever one you are, take a deep breath …
… and let me help you see what is and isn’t working in your story with one of my
manuscript evaluation packages.
What’s a manuscript evaluation?
A manuscript evaluation is a great way to get global, big-picture feedback on your story.
I’ll evaluate your narrative structure, characterisation and other crucial story elements such as plot, pacing, point of view, voice and setting.
Once you’ve worked through my feedback, you’ll have a much clearer idea of the overall shape that your opening chapter or story is in – and you’ll be able to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Mini
Manuscript Evaluation
€325
First 50 pages of a middle grade
or young adult novel
OR
Picture book manuscript
(up to 1,000 words)
What you’ll get
One close read-through of your first 50 pages or your picture book manuscript.
Some in-line comments.
An editorial feedback letter (1–2 pages).
My recommendations for your next steps.
A 45-minute call to discuss it all.
Full
Manuscript Evaluation
€0.03 / word
Full middle grade
or young adult novel
What you’ll get
One close read-through of your entire middle grade or young adult novel.
Some in-line comments.
An editorial feedback letter (4–6 pages).
My recommendations for your next steps.
A 45-minute call to discuss it all.