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A Word's WorthManuscript Critiquing and Evaluation
Now you can get advicefrom a multi-published author and teacheron your first chapter, synopsis, manuscript, or submissions packageAll critiquing, evaluation, and written feedback is done by Leigh herself.
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Are you tired of letters like these?Dear Contributor: We are returning your submission because it does not meet our needs at this time.... Dear Ms. Writer: Thank you for your submission. We have reviewed it carefully, but find that your conflict is contrived and your characters underdeveloped.... Dear Contest Entrant: We are pleased to forward your scores from The Romance Contest. Your entry has received a rating of 3.4 (on our scale of 1 to 10)..... It’s disillusioning to send off submissions and queries to agents or editors and wait for months, only to get a form rejection letter or a few general comments with no explanation of how they apply to your manuscript. And it's annoying to spend lots of money and time on contest entries, only to receive a generic score with little feedback. Award-winning romance author and writing teacher Leigh Michaels now offers A Word’s Worth – a critique service to help writers avoid outcomes like these. Services include individual, personal, in-depth analysis of your work.
This multi-published author and teacher will offer feedback on your strengths and weaknesses as a writer, critique your work, and give concrete suggestions for moving your book toward publication. Leigh offers several packages to best serve the needs of authors at any stage of their writing careers. For approximately the cost of a couple of contests, you can receive a full critique of your first chapter and synopsis. For about the cost of a class, you can receive a detailed evaluation of an entire manuscript. First chapter/synopsis critiqueIdeal for beginning authors or for authors wanting feedback on a new idea before investing large amounts of time in the writing process. Well suited for the author who has considered entering contests in the hope of receiving helpful comments. Send:
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Fee: $95.00 Turnaround time: within 30 days, or as arranged The fee for a first chapter/synopsis critique may be credited toward the cost of a full manuscript evaluation (on the same manuscript), if the manuscript is submitted within 60 days after the first chapter/synopsis critique is returned to the author. Manuscript-in-progress evaluationIdeal for the author who has a partial manuscript and would like advice, feedback, and suggestions to assist in completing it. Also well suited where an editor has expressed interest in an idea or a proposal, but the book isn’t finished. Send:
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Fee: $2.50 per page (manuscript plus synopsis) with a minimum charge of $195.00 Turnaround time: within 45 days, or as arranged Full-manuscript evaluationIdeal for the author who has a finished draft but needs help in polishing and strengthening the book before submitting. Also well suited for situations where the author has submitted the manuscript without receiving helpful editorial feedback , or where an editor has indicated potential interest if the author revises. Send:
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Fee: Manuscripts up to 250 pages, $2.00 per page maximum charge; minimum charge of $295.00. Manuscripts over 250 pages, $1.75 per page maximum charge; minimum charge of $295.00. Turnaround time: within 60 days, or as arranged Proposal/submission critiqueMoving from manuscript to submission isn’t an easy step. The book is finished, but marketing it is an entirely different matter, requiring a new skill set. Leigh offers help to make sure the proposal is tight and clear so it has the best possible chance with the editor. Ideal for the author who has a complete manuscript and is ready to begin a serious marketing effort. This critique focuses on presentation as well as story. Send:
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Fee: $195.00 Turnaround time: within 30 days, or as arranged To submit:Mail your package toLeigh Michaels A Word’s Worth -- Manuscript Critiquing & Evaluation P.O. Box 935 Ottumwa IA 52501-0935 (Information for writers wishing to submit by email) Leigh reserves the right to return submissions if she feels she isn't the best person to evaluate your work. In such a case, the author’s check will be promptly returned along with the submitted materials. In the event of a fee change, previous rates will be honored for authors whose materials are postmarked before the date of the change.
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