professional manuscript critiques

I will give you a fair, honest, and constructive evaluation of whether your idea is marketable and how well you execute that idea. My critique will point out what you are doing well and what needs improvement.

All critiques will be electronic and will include a detailed editorial letter, plus specific comments/line edits using the Track Changes feature of Microsoft Word.

Manuscripts up to 1,000 words – $150

Manuscripts up to 1,500 words or nonfiction book proposals – $200

Manuscripts up to 3,000 words – $300

Manuscripts up to 6,000 words – $600

1. Email me at newmanbooks [at] live [dot] com with your name and the title of your manuscript in the subject line, e.g. NEWMAN_TITLE-HERE. In the message body, include a brief synopsis of your book and the number of words.
2. I will reply with my availablilty and a payment link.
3. If the availability works for you, click the link to pay for the critique, then reply to my email and attach your manuscript.

Manuscript formatting notesc — All manuscripts must:

• be Microsoft Word documents
• have 1″ margins
• be double-spaced
• use Times New Roman 12-point type (sidebars may be in a differnt typeface)
• have the title on page 1 half-way down the page in ALL CAPS