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Manuscript Assessment
At Author In Me, we are dedicated to nurturing and developing the talents of aspiring writers. Our Manuscript Assessment Service is designed to provide detailed, constructive feedback to authors at any stage of their writing journey. Whether you're working on your first draft or polishing a nearly finished piece, our team of experienced editors and industry professionals is here to help you bring your vision to life.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Feedback: Our service includes an in-depth review of your manuscript, focusing on key aspects such as plot structure, character development, pacing, dialogue, and thematic coherence. We aim to identify both the strengths and areas for improvement in your work.
Personalised Advice: Understanding that each manuscript is unique, we tailor our feedback to suit your specific needs and writing goals. Our advice is designed to empower you to enhance your manuscript in a way that aligns with your creative vision.
Industry Insights: With years of experience in the publishing industry, our team offers valuable insights into current market trends and reader expectations. This knowledge can help you position your work more effectively in a competitive landscape.
Actionable Steps: Beyond identifying areas for improvement, we provide actionable recommendations to help you revise your manuscript. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary for successful self-editing.
Confidentiality and Respect: We understand the value of your work and treat every manuscript with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Your intellectual property rights are always protected.
How It Works:
Submission: Send us your manuscript along with any specific concerns or areas you'd like us to focus on. Our service is open to all genres and lengths, from short stories, picture books to full-length novels.
Assessment: Our team will carefully review your manuscript, applying their expertise to offer comprehensive feedback. The assessment process typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the length and complexity of the work.
Feedback Report: You will receive a detailed report that includes both general impressions and specific comments on various elements of your manuscript. This report is designed to be clear, constructive, and easy to implement.
Follow-Up: If you have any questions or need further clarification on the feedback provided, we offer a follow-up consultation to discuss the report and next steps for your manuscript.
Why Choose Author In Me?
Choosing Author In Me for your manuscript assessment means partnering with a team that is genuinely invested in your success as a writer. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive, encouraging environment that fosters growth and development. Our aim is not just to critique but to inspire and motivate authors to achieve their best work.
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step in your writing journey? Contact us today to learn more about our Manuscript Assessment Service and how we can help you achieve your writing goals. Together, let's turn your manuscript into a masterpiece.
Meet our Editorial Team
Gale Winskil
Gale Winskil
Gale Winskil
Gale Winskill specialises in fiction and has been providing a wide range of in-house and freelance editorial services, to both indie authors and traditional publishing houses, since 1993. Related vicariously to Shakespeare by accident of birth rather than literary endeavour, she also teaches the fiction stream of the HarperCollins’ Author
Gale Winskill specialises in fiction and has been providing a wide range of in-house and freelance editorial services, to both indie authors and traditional publishing houses, since 1993. Related vicariously to Shakespeare by accident of birth rather than literary endeavour, she also teaches the fiction stream of the HarperCollins’ Author Academy.marketing professionals who work together to bring our authors' stories to life.
Sarah Surgey
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Gale Winskil
Sarah Surgey is a published children's book writer. Mainly specialising in picture books, Sarah is published in the UK but also works as a freelancer at children's publishers across Europe. She also edits English translations for publishers in the US and has successfully self-published her own children's book, The Heavy Bag. This has been
Sarah Surgey is a published children's book writer. Mainly specialising in picture books, Sarah is published in the UK but also works as a freelancer at children's publishers across Europe. She also edits English translations for publishers in the US and has successfully self-published her own children's book, The Heavy Bag. This has been sold globally to publishers.
Within a degree in English that specialised in children's literature, Sarah has a lot of technical knowledge alongside her creativity.
Working with clients on their book ideas, Sarah has helped budding writers see their books acquired by publishers.
Vini Bhati
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Sandra Smith
Vini Bhati is a Publishing Professional, Editor, Writing Mentor and Moderator at book launches.
As an Editor in an esteemed Indian publishing house which publishes fiction and non-fiction best-sellers, she has collaborated with more than 50 debut and bestselling authors like Ajay K Pandey, Arvind Parashar, Sourabh Mukherjee, Swapna Dutta and many more.
Sandra Smith
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Sandra Smith
As a freelance writer, Sandra Smith is commissioned by a range of national and regional magazines. She has interviewed Olympic athletes, MPs, actors, entrepreneurs, authors, interior designers and business leaders et al, along with hundreds of artists, many expressing their amazement at how well she has read them. She counts empathy and d
As a freelance writer, Sandra Smith is commissioned by a range of national and regional magazines. She has interviewed Olympic athletes, MPs, actors, entrepreneurs, authors, interior designers and business leaders et al, along with hundreds of artists, many expressing their amazement at how well she has read them. She counts empathy and discretion amongst her skills.
Sandra is a past Chair of Chiltern Writers whilst her workshops and live interviews have taken place at several literary festivals including Thame Arts & Literature Festival for whom she judged 2020’s Flash Fiction competition.
A Creative Writing Tutor (City & Guilds trained), Sandra has run her own writing group for the past 10 years plus she mentors writers on a one-to-one basis. She offers both proofreading and critiquing services,