The Helping Hand
This service is geared to authors who have completed a draft of a novel or memoir (of up to 80K words*).
PROJECT FEE
$3,000 +HST paid as follows:
$500 deposit paid upon signing contract.
Remainder paid after my feedback has been submitted.
Note: HST is calculated based on where the client lives.
$100 discount for clients who book The Running Start at the same time.
*If your manuscript is over 80K words, we can chat about the fee.
Here’s a little more information about my experience and expertise.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A pre-evaluation meeting (1 hour) during which we discuss your artistic goals for the book so I can my ensure feedback is most useful. We might talk about themes, inspiration, and literary influences.
A close read of your manuscript
Detailed notes on your manuscript (between 7-12 pages). Feedback is divided into three sections: what I think the story is about/ what it appears the story is trying to accomplish; strengths; and areas for improvement. Feedback might revolve around pacing, characters, dialogue, plot, story arc, etc.
Comments in the margins, perhaps to highlight strong passages, note confusion, raise questions, or suggest revisions.
Follow up meeting (1 hour) to discuss the feedback and consider your next steps.
NOT INCLUDED
Although I will highlight issues like tense confusion or awkward word choices in the margins, I don’t offer copy editing. It’s not very useful to get mired in grammar and spelling at the developmental edit/ substantive revision stage.
“Sharon has a keen understanding of the shape of a story—finding the kinks and knowing what can be done to smooth them out. ”