Full Manuscript / Novel Opening Assessment (£99)

Manuscript Assessment (£99)

Professional editorial feedback for novel openings and book-length manuscripts, focused on opening effectiveness, stakes clarity, pacing, structure, and submission readiness. This is a feedback service and does not guarantee publication.

Turnaround: 10 business days after payment and upload.

“I cannot tell you how helpful this read was. The notes gave me the fuel to move forward with a story I realised I was polishing without really improving.”

“I’m recommending the FastTrack report to everybody.”

— Lucie Donahue

What this assessment covers

  • Hook and opening pressure: whether page one earns attention
  • Stakes and clarity: what the reader understands and cares about early
  • Pacing and structure: where momentum stalls and how to strengthen it
  • Scene versus summary: where the manuscript needs more lived-on-the-page moments
  • Submission readiness: what to revise before querying or submitting

Who it’s for

  • Writers preparing to query agents or submit to publishers and journals
  • Novelists who suspect the opening is not working hard enough
  • Manuscripts where the core engine exists but the pacing drags
  • Writers who want a clear revision plan rather than vague encouragement

£99

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How it works

  1. Pay securely via Stripe.
  2. Upload your file in DOCX or PDF through the FastTrack upload page.
  3. Your work is assigned for editorial review.
  4. You receive your report within 10 business days after payment and upload.

FAQs

Is this for a full manuscript or just the opening?
It’s designed for novel openings and book-length work. Upload the material you want assessed, and the report will focus on that submission accordingly.
Is this copyediting or proofreading?
No. This is an editorial assessment focused on structure, pacing, clarity, and submission readiness, with practical revision priorities.
Does this guarantee publication?
No. This is an editorial feedback service and does not guarantee publication.
How long does it take?
Within 10 business days after payment and upload.
FastTrack Manuscript Assessment (£99)