Jean D Briggs Literary Advisor & Consultant

Assessment fees for a full completed manuscript as from 1st July 2008
A complete manuscript of not more than 35,000 words $160.00
A complete manuscript of not more than 55,000 words $260.00
A complete manuscript of not more than 110.00 words $460.00
Manuscripts in excess of 110,000 words - fees on application.

Authors should request a quote if a manuscript falls between the above listed word counts

Comments will be pencilled on the manuscript to clarify areas discussed in the assessment report. The assessment of a complete manuscript will contain the following:
Overall presentation of the manuscript
Characterization & Dialogue
Structure, plot & development
Grammar, punctuation
Professional writing techniques
Strengths & weaknesses
Commercial Value & marketability
General summary
Letter of recommendation to publish if the work is ready or almost ready except for minor editing
Details of optional low cost follow-ups if required.
Details of the correct submission of a manuscript to either publishers or literary agents are included in the assessment report if necessary.

Submission details of manuscript for assessment

A4 white paper printed on one side of paper only
Double or 1.5 line spacing with 2.5 cm margins12 point font, Times Roman preferred
All pages to be numbered
A title page, this page gives the title, genre (type - romance, mystery, science fiction, young adults etc.,) & word count & author’s contact details.
Synopsis (a synopsis is two pages of a condensed version of the completed manuscript).
Covering letter and writer's bio (writing credit only, if any).
A SSAE of the correct size & postage to be included for return of manuscript and assessment. 

Note: Prepaid envelopes & satchels are the most economical method of postage when sending manuscripts.

                       

Payment options:
Personal cheques (Australia only)
Bank Cheques
Money Orders
Direct Bank Deposit
PayPal


Cheques/Money Orders Payable to Jean Briggs, mail to:
    PO Box 62 Long Gully, Vic 3550.

Request for payment options using  PayPal (credit/debit cards can be used via PayPal with this option) or bank deposit should accompany your submission and I will email my bank details.  If paying by PayPal I will email an invoice. Email address must accompany your submission if paying by PayPal and I will send a invoice on receipt of the manuscript.

email info@jeanbagent.com

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