You may have heard of a ‘manuscript assessment or a ‘appraisal’ if you’ve been looking for editors to help you with your work. In my eyes, they are pretty much the same thing. If you are wondering what a manuscript assessment consists of, that depends on the individual, organisation or agency you are getting one […]

Many writers are unsure whether their manuscript requires a book editor. Hiring a book editor is not essential, but it is well worth it. Some authors don’t want to spend the money or would prefer to get their work edited by friends and family. That is fine, but if you want to stand out in