No matter how small or big an audience you want to reach, the editorial quality of your work matters. You've worked hard to get your manuscript written; now let iUniverse provide you with services that will help you make it the best it can be.
The Editorial Evaluation is a manuscript checkup that assesses your work to be sure that it has fulfilled the basic requirements of a published book. The editorial evaluator will not only provide you with a general overview of your manuscript, but also educate you through constructive comments on how to write a better book.
iUniverse's Editorial Evaluation process greatly enhances the quality of the books they publish.
Steve Riggio, CEO, Barnes & Noble
The Editorial Evaluation is a detailed report on the observations of an evaluator about the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript (rather than an editing of your manuscript). At the end of the evaluation, an Editorial Rx Referral will recommend the services of an appropriate editorial specialist—from a copyeditor or content editor to a developmental editor. You may then choose to purchase those services from iUniverse. If you do choose to purchase an editorial service, our staff will assign your book to a specialist who will address the issues raised in the Editorial Evaluation and give your manuscript the professional attention that it would receive at a traditional publishing house. You may also choose to use your own freelance editor or make the recommended changes yourself.
I was very satisfied with the Editorial Evaluation, and I think that it is a big plus as far as helping more people achieve a more professional manuscript.
Patricia Buck, author of You Are Not Alone
A positive Editorial Evaluation also qualifies you for possible selection to our prestigious Editor's Choice program and is a step toward admission to the Rising Star, Reader's Choice, and Star programs.
Examples of Questions Answered in Editorial Evaluations
Please note: The Editorial Evaluation is not a replacement for iUniverse’s editorial services. Rather, it is a preliminary diagnostic tool, examining several sections of the manuscript in detail, to pinpoint areas in need of improvement. Evaluators offer examples of items that could be strengthened, and give critique and commentary across a range of topics.
Timing: 2 - 3 Weeks
