Hello!
So you've written a book!
Well done! You're already farther ahead than 80% of people who say they want to write a book!
It's my delight to help both aspiring and experienced authors transform their ideas into a dream-come-true book in their hands.
My ideal author clients are heart-centered, purpose-driven entrepreneurs or service providers who have a worthwhile message or story they feel called to share. While they don't all consider themselves a writer or an author, they are ready to embrace this book adventure as a growth and faith-building journey. They are ready to invest the necessary time, resources and grit into their book project, both before and after publication.
Does that describe you -- or at least the kind of adventure you're ready for?
First, I just want to make sure you understand what a manuscript review is. The manuscript review provides an editorial assessment of a written draft, both the strengths and the areas for revisions, as well as a recommendation on a follow-up level of editing to achieve a “publishable” writing quality. Please note that this review does not entail editing the book. We’re evaluating the book and offering high-level, focused feedback. The benefit of this manuscript review assessment is that we recommend the level of editing most appropriate for the book, including areas you can address on your own..
Before I agree to take on your manuscript review, I have a few questions.
This will give you time to think through your answers and so I make sure I'm a good fit for your manuscript and we're a good fit to work together. (Currently, I can take on non-fiction books and memoirs of a variety of themes/topics.)
1. Share about the kind of book you wrote...
ie. devotional/narrative/non-fiction/memoir, genre, pain point it addresses, ideal reader...
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2. What inspired you to write this book?
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3. Which publishing path are you considering?
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4. Imagine your book is done, and your book launch went well. What would change for you or others? What would this mean to you?
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5. Where do you feel stuck or in need of feedback on your manuscript?
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6. What is the word count of your manuscript so far? (You can usually find this at the bottom of your Word doc or in the menu of Google docs.) Note if this a full draft or partial draft.
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7. Please provide a 500-1000 word sample of your manuscript in the box below, or send it to inspired@emilygrabatin.ca.
(Don't worry, it will be treated as confidential and entirely yours. I have no interest in swiping your ideas).
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Thanks for taking the time to share about your book and apply for this manuscript review. I hope it was an enlightening process for you as well. I will review your application and respond either way within 48 hours.
Emily
