Manuscript Feedback

The Manuscript Feedback offering is an Editorial service for writers, artists, and authors who need thoughtful, high-level feedback on a manuscript or written project in progress.

This offering is designed for clients who want a professional outside perspective before moving into revision, submission, production, or a larger editorial process. It helps clarify what is working, what needs further development, and where the project may need greater focus, structure, or refinement.

This is not a full developmental edit or line-by-line editorial process. It is a focused editorial assessment designed to help you understand the manuscript as a whole and move forward with greater clarity.

What this is

Manuscript Feedback is for projects that are far enough along to benefit from serious review, but may still need refinement before the next stage.

It is especially useful if you are:

• developing a manuscript and unsure what is landing

• trying to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the work

• preparing for submission

• deciding whether a manuscript is ready for production

• in need of thoughtful, experienced editorial perspective

What I can assess

Depending on the manuscript, feedback may address:

• overall structure

• pacing and cohesion

• voice and tone

• thematic clarity

• organization and flow

• manuscript shape and arc

• areas that feel underdeveloped, repetitive, or unclear

• readiness for next steps

What’s included

One editorial review of your manuscript
A close, high-level reading of the material you submit.

A completed intake form at checkout
This provides context about the manuscript, your goals, and the kind of feedback you are seeking.

A written editorial response
You will receive a feedback document focused on the manuscript as a whole, including strengths, concerns, and suggested areas for revision.

A light copyedit
This may include select corrections for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity where needed, but does not constitute a full copyedit, line edit, or proofread.

One 30-minute follow-up call
A focused conversation to discuss the feedback and answer questions about next steps.

Scope

This service covers manuscripts of up to 100 pages or 20,000 words. Longer manuscripts or more complex editorial projects will be quoted separately.

Who it’s for

This offering is a strong fit for:

• writers developing a poetry manuscript

• authors working on fiction, nonfiction or hybrid work

• artists preparing a text-based project for publication

• independent authors seeking editorial direction before publishing

• clients who want serious feedback without entering a full editing process

Best for

This is best for clients who are asking:

• Is this manuscript working?

• What is strongest here?

• What needs revision before I move forward?

• Is this ready for submission or not yet?

• What should I focus on next?

Deliverable

You will receive a written editorial response and a follow-up conversation designed to help you revise with greater clarity and confidence.

Delivery timeline

Delivery takes place within 30 days of receiving the manuscript and confirming scope.

What this does not include

Manuscript Feedback does not include full developmental editing, extensive line editing, proofreading, formatting, design, submissions, or production. In-text annotations are not guaranteed. If further editorial or publishing support is needed after delivery, that can be scoped separately.

After booking

The intake form is completed at checkout. Clients should send any relevant materials to ashley@obscura-agency.net. I will follow up by email within 48 hours with next steps, including instructions for sending materials and scheduling details.

This offering can stand on its own or lead into a larger editorial or publishing collaboration.