The Manuscript Evaluation Service provides you with a written evaluation consisting of:

1. comments on the content, including characterization, dialogue, setting, believability and point of view.
2. comments on the writing technique, including technical ability and style
3. steps to take to develop the manuscript
4. responses to three particular questions submitted by the author.

Submissions must be:
1. type-written or computer generated
2. double spaced
3. 12-point easy-to-read font with one inch margins on white paper and accompanied by payment.

On a separate sheet of paper include a list of 3 specific questions you would like to have addressed.
Indicate your copyright on the cover page. Hand-written submissions will not be accepted.
To have the manuscript returned, include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage
The evaluation will take 5-8 weeks, depending upon the length of the submission.

Fees:
· 10 page submission: $125
· Full manuscript: $125 for first 10 pages + $2 a page thereafter (e.g. Fee for 200 pages: $125 + 190 x $2 = $505 )
Note: This is not an editing service. Your manuscript may be returned with no additional editorial comments/corrections.

Please contact me for more information regarding availability of this service. lyndasimmons@sympatico.ca