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EDITORIAL
SERVICES
Agents and editor slush piles are mounting. Agent
Evan Marshall says his slush pile has increased five times in
the past several years. At a recent Writers Retreat Workshop,
agent Donald Maass said what writer's need is an additional
professional eye who will take a draft manuscript and help them
"flesh out the story," create multi-dimensional characters,
and create a manuscript an agent can work with. Too many
manuscripts with potential are rejected because they aren't
ready for agent or editor's eyes.
Writing a novel is so personal that it's nearly impossible for
you to be an "objective evaluator" of your own work.
To be willing to ask for "honest" feedback from a
pro is an important step in a writer's career. If you feel ready
for an in-depth analysis of your work, if you have reached that
moment when you'd rather know than not know what is or is not
working in your novel, and--more importantly--why, then
the WRW Manuscript Evaluation Service is exactly what you need.
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About the Editorial Services |
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After you've arranged for your WRW manuscript
evaluation, you'll be sent a copy of Gary Provost's highly acclaimed
AUDIO NOVEL WORKSHOP. While your editor reads and diagnoses
your manuscript, listen to the tapes as often as you can. If
you do, you'll be better prepared to process the feedback you'll
receive in our report.
With a 15-30 page personal evaluation, we'll point out any problems
dealing with such craft elements as plotting, pacing, dialogue,
description, viewpoint, characterization, motivation, style,
etc. Along with identifying weaknesses of the submitted draft,
we will also offer suggestions for how to convert those weaknesses
into strengths in your re-write. Since all plot elements are
examined carefully, the evaluation might reveal to you that
your manuscript has a major structural flaw, or is in dire need
of having stakes raised, motivation increased, suspense extended,
viewpoint switched, etc. You'll discover that we hammer home
our points, sometimes by discussion, sometimes by example, sometimes
by re-writing. Our report also will address how to best approach
the marketplace when your manuscript is re-written and ready
for submission to an agent.
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Here Are Some Comments From Recent Clients |
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"Jason, I value the expert and precise editing you provided
as we worked on my non-fiction manuscript, Heaven…It's
Not in the Sky. Suggestions improved the flow and precision
of the material. You have a great ability to make wording
more concise and effective. I appreciate that you always
responded in a timely manner. It was a pleasure to work
with you on this project. Thank you. I look forward to working
with you again."
-- Dr. Joe Simonetta, FLA
Harvard Div. Grad, Author "Seven Words That Can Change
the World" (Hampton Roads Publishing)
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"I've paid for a dozen readings and evaluations over
the years, but none compared... It was thorough, thoughtful
and inspiring. Reading the detailed analysis was like
attending a one-on-one WRITERS RETREAT WORKSHOP. . . suggestions
rang like a bell of truth, and I don't believe I ignored
one of them during the ensuing rewrite."
-- John, NJ
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"What was easy to acknowledge intellectually felt
gut-wrenchingly personal the first time I read through
the 35 page evaluation of my manuscript. . . It took several
months of gestation but one morning I realized the truth
of their critique and the wisdom of their many solid suggestions."
-- Wes, CA
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"[The]
manuscript evaluation was worth every penny and more.
. . detailed story evaluation and line editing have shown
me the light, and I've incorporated the suggestions every
step of the way in my final rewrite. I just wish I'd done
this after my first rewrite, rather than after my third."
-- John, CA
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"My book was a consistent start-stop project for three years.
In less than four months I went from not knowing Jason to
trusting his judgment based on great communication, creativity
and wonderful writing skills. I give Jason the highest marks
and recommendation possible."
--Edward DuCoin, NJ. Glass Half Full and Frozen
Philadelphia Wharton Grad, Entrepreneur, NASCAR team owner,
Member of Philadelphia Business Journal Hall of Fame, featured
in Success Magazine.
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"After an agent's letter of rejection, I didn't know
how to fix my manuscript and thought about giving up writing.
Fortunately, as a gesture of last hope, I sent the manuscript
off to WRW for an evaluation. They gave it to me. . .
39 single-spaced pages that overwhelmed me for a moment,
and then I got to work. . . . Their understanding and
response was terrific. . . . I'm re-inspired and writing
again."
-- Mary Sue, MD
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"Few organizations have achieved an excellence that
surpasses their advertising. WRW does... detailed recommendations
and suggested editorial changes have restructured the book,
increased its pace, sharpened its story. . . in every way,
surpassed my expectations."
-- Mal, CA
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Editorial Services Available |
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Option 1:
MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION:
Up to 400 pages, double-spaced (averaging 250 words per page,
additional pages: $4 each.)... $1750.
This includes the 15-25 page personal evaluation, a 30-minute
phone call once you've reviewed the comments, and the Audio Novel
Workshop to enjoy while we're working. Marketing help included
(synopsis, cover letter review).
Option 2:
THE PARTIAL MS. DIAGNOSIS REPORT:
A detailed 3-5 pages analyzes the first 100 pages, plus double-spaced
synopsis of the rest of the novel...$800.
Option
3:
PERSONAL COURSE:
Based on your needs wherever you are in your desire to craft a
novel. A WRW core staff member will work with you one-on-one either
in person or via the Internet and phone. Prices vary. Please email
us for information on this intimate service. (Any travel will
be extra to course costs excluding local clients.) Very limited
number of these projects annually. We are also available for weekend
local writer's groups events including one-on-one meetings with
members of your group, courses based on group needs, and business
insight.
Please contact us at wrw04@netscape.net
for more information and to discuss what would work best for you.
We are a full service editorial staff. We also offer ghostwriting
for personal projects that you have, but feel you need a professional
to help you complete. If you have other requests outside our manuscript
evaluation service, please ask. We'll help or find someone who
can.
We request half of the payment at the time you send us your manuscript.
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If
we're fully booked when you contact us and are in a rush,
we'll be happy to refer you to another service.
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