A complete diagnostic reading
Manuscript Assessment
A manuscript assessment is a complete diagnostic reading of the book’s ambitions, structure, voice, and effects. It identifies what is working, where the experience diverges from the writer’s intention, and which revision questions matter most.
Who it is for
For writers who have completed a draft and need an experienced outside reading before deciding whether—and how—to begin another major revision.
The work may include
- A complete read by Charles
- A substantive editorial letter grounded in the manuscript
- A ninety-minute editorial consultation
- A prioritized plan for the next stage of revision
This is a diagnosis, not an edit inside the manuscript. Writers who want sustained help carrying out the revision may continue into a developmental editorial partnership.