Manuscript Assessment.

_{Because it doesn't make sense! A story, a book, a novel is not valued by its word count! Since when did readers check how many words they were getting to the dollar or pound? We work as a team on your story. Many wise heads will get together to consider your novel against your ambitions - we ask you about those after you sign up and purchase the Ultimate Manuscript  Assessment. Regardless of word count, we will be spending our time, as a team, including our most senior players, looking at your story, reframing it for success possibly, considering the very best pitch, and how to make you famous! But a novel over 100k is a bit of a beast and we need to understand your ambition clearly as publishers prefer less than 100k. So sign up, let us know what you're up to in the form you'll go to after checkout, and we'll give you our advice and see if it's going to require more of our time.}

_{A marked-up manuscript looks at your work sentence by sentence to consider what each sentence and paragraph contributes to your story, your character development and plot. Submit your work as a Microsoft Word document. You'll get your manuscript returned to you as a Word document with the suggestions marked up (highlighted with suggested corrections.)} 

_{We look at every manuscript on its merits, in the most positive light! We want you to succeed. We love getting a super novel come our way and making it even more super! We know our course graduates work is likely to be of a very high standard. We recommend you take our courses. They work! And you'll get a lifetime of learning in just a few months, No to mention - joy. See our courses here.}

_{All of us. Yes, truly. Our Editorial Director will review the work and assign the best team appropriate to the genre you're writing in. Our Course Director and founder will assign the author tutor to the first chapter 'Director's Cut' or she may even do it herself as she loves editing! If you have a preference, please let us know in your cover note. We will decide in-house who the most suitable editor for the job is, and aim to make a good match each time. The Novelry's decision is final in the choice of editor. We will take good care of your work. We want you to succeed.}

_{Maybe not, if you're asking that question! Relax. Breathe. Enjoy every moment of your writing journey. We're all learning as writers, all the time. Invest in your craft. Develop your story. Love your life and this very precious exercise of preserving the things that move you or make you smile, excite you or concern you. If you're not sure you're ready for the assessment, sign up for our Novel Development plan and let us do the heavy lifting with you to help you become the writer you want to be, and for your story to emerge in its full glory!}

_{We'll get your report to you within 4-6 weeks from your purchase and be in touch nearer the time to ask you to schedule your editorial feedback session. If you need the report in a rush please email us to ask about the additional fees for a 2-week turnaround and we'll see what we can do.}

_{We will never share your work with anyone outside of our company team without your permission. We will always seek approval before we discuss it or mention any details of your work with anyone - such as a literary agent for example. Your copyright is automatically yours and will remain so at all times. We will return your work to you in confidence and securely and we will destroy any copies upon your request. Please email us if you would like data erased. The copyright of your report remains with The Novelry Ltd. Permission should be sought from The Novelry before quoting a report for example to literary agents or use on personal websites or social media.}

_{No! Perish the thought. If we submit your work on your behalf to literary agents, it will be with your prior agreement and approval. Unlike most other literary consultancies who take a 10% commission on your publishing contract, we would not dream of it. Please check the small print at other leading well-known companies.}

_{After purchase, you'll go through to a page asking you about your work of fiction or memoir with space for a cover note for you to share any particular areas you'd like feedback on. We'll ask you to upload a synopsis if you have one (always handy but not required) and your manuscript as a Word document. Please supply your manuscript in an unlocked format in Word so that we can make edits and comments. Manuscripts should be double-spaced, in 12 point font with page numbers inserted. You may find our Editing Course a useful addition to take before submission. Please email us with any questions after you've gone through to the form. Thank you. Take your time over it, your purchase is valid for a year, and once it's locked and loaded we will start work and cannot receive further amendments.}