Get an assessment from the best editors in the industry
An editorial evaluation is a detailed report that reviews your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses. It generally includes an editor’s feedback on big-picture issues with plot, structure, and characterization. As a result, authors usually find editorial assessments most useful in the early stages of the book editing process.
On Reedsy, meet editors who have years of experience working with bestselling authors and debut writers alike. They understand your audience and genre. Most importantly, they know what makes a story resonate, and they can help you get on the right track to completing the best possible version of your book.
Barry T.
Available to hire
Children's picture book editor for over 20 years, specialising in ages 2-6. Also a multiple award-winning author of 15+ books for children.
Allison M.
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Non-fiction editor with extensive experience in many subjects, gained over 25 years from publishers including Routledge and Palgrave
Sandy F.
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Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.
Jackie B.
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Jackie has been editing and proofreading for more than twenty-five years; food, travel, fiction.
Brent H.
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Agent and editor with 19 years at Penguin Random House, editing narrative history, thrillers, mysteries, spy stories and horror.
Why get an editorial assessment?
Most writers go through multiple drafts, often including several major rewrites. Getting a professional editor’s perspective can help you solve large-scale problems and fine-tune your vision at an early stage, making your writing journey more efficient.
In addition to story elements, your editor will read your entire manuscript to identify its big-picture goals, essential themes, and unique components. Then, they’ll give you detailed feedback on how to fully realize your idea. Their letter will serve as a roadmap for transforming your current draft into a book that satisfies readers.
Reedsy editors are handpicked for their experience in publishing, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your book.
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An editorial assessment is the most affordable way to get holistic feedback. A developmental edit that provides line-level commentary on plot, structure, and character will typically cost 30% more than an assessment letter.
By making an editorial assessment the first stage of the editing process, you’ll avoid paying for extensive commentary or edits on writing you eventually delete or rewrite. Based on your editor’s feedback, you’ll be able to strengthen your manuscript in advance of copyediting and proofreading, ultimately saving more time and money.
