Manuscript Evaluation

You've poured your soul onto the page and crafted a tale that bleeds with forbidden desire and the chilling grip of fear. It's a delicate balance, a dance between the seductive and the savage, and it demands an editor who understands the shadows. 

Here's how this service can help:

• Big Picture Diagnosis: An honest appraisal of your manuscript's overall market viability and narrative power within the dark fiction genre.

• Genre-Specific Analysis: Focused feedback on how effectively you handle horror elements, romantic tension, power dynamics, and the critical balance between the two. 

• Deep Dive Read: A thorough read-through with actionable notes targeting pacing issues, character motivations, and plot inconsistencies. 

• Killing Your Darlings: Identification of weak points, purple prose, and repetitive phrasing that dilute the impact of your darkest scenes. 

• Path To Polish: A clear, concise roadmap of the next steps needed to elevate your manuscript from raw potential to publishable dark fiction. 

With the manuscript evaluation service you will receive: 

• One full read-through of your manuscript

• Editorial letter : A comprehensive report (typically 5-10 pages) outlining my findings and offering a clear, actionable path for your revisions

• Email support: One hour of follow-up support via email to discuss feedback and ensure you have the clarity and confidence to face the rewrite

All edits are made using The Chicago Manual of Style and Track Changes unless otherwise requested.