Critique
Manuscript Critique
A candid editorial assessment identifying the highest-leverage revisions.
Rate
£0.012 per word
Minimum charge
£300
Typical turnaround
10 working days
Overview
What this engagement covers.
A critique is a diagnostic, not a treatment: your editor reads the manuscript and writes an unflinching assessment of what works, what does not, and what to fix first.
Benefits
- An honest read from a working editor in your genre
- Priorities ranked by impact on the reader
- Comparable-title and positioning commentary
Process
How the work proceeds.
01
Full read
One complete, uninterrupted read of the manuscript.
02
Assessment
An 8–12 page critique letter delivered within ten days.
Deliverables
- Critique letter (PDF)
- Prioritised revision list
Frequently asked questions
Ready when you are
Ready to commission a manuscript critique?
Share a chapter — or the whole manuscript. We respond within one business day with a private, no-obligation proposal.