Cihaiyura
Manuscript Assessment
Manuscript Assessment
- Best for
- Authors who want an honest read before investing in an edit
- Book at
- Once you have finished a draft, before editing or querying
- You receive
- A written report with clear, prioritised recommendations
- Turnaround
- 1 to 2 weeks, depending on length
Know exactly what your manuscript needs before you invest in an edit.
Finishing a draft often leaves one question: what now? Without an outside view, it is hard to tell whether the book needs structural work, a polish, or is closer to ready than it feels.
A manuscript assessment is an editor's written evaluation of your book. We read your manuscript in full and report on what is working, what is not, and what to do next. Your text is not edited.
Indicative pricing
| Starting from | ₹3,000 |
Inclusive of GST. Your final quote and timeline are confirmed in writing after your consultation.
Indicative pricing
| Starting from | US$149 |
Invoiced in US dollars. Your final quote and timeline are confirmed in writing after your consultation.
A free call with our editorial team. We read your sample, recommend the right service, and confirm your quote and timeline before any work begins. No commitment.
What's included
What's included
- A full read of your manuscript
- Feedback on premise and hook
- Plot and structure
- Characters and their arcs
- Pacing
- Voice and writing style
- Genre fit and market readiness
- Your manuscript's key strengths
- Areas to improve, with practical suggestions
- A recommendation on which edit, if any, comes next
What's not included
What's not included
- Edits or comments inside your manuscript
- Sentence-level or grammar corrections
How it works
How it works
- Book a consultation. Tell us about your book using the consultation form.
- Share your manuscript. Email your full manuscript to cihaiyura@gmail.com.
- Quote. We confirm your price and delivery date in writing, based on length.
- Confirmation. Once you approve, we send an invoice. Your slot is reserved on receipt of payment.
- Assessment. Your editor reads the manuscript in full and sends your report by email.
- Next steps. Revise on your own, or book the edit we recommend.
FAQs
FAQs
How is this different from an edit?
Your editor does not make changes to your manuscript. You receive a report, and you decide which suggestions to apply.
When should I book it?
After you finish a draft, and before you invest in a full edit or begin querying agents and publishers.