Manuscript Consultation Services

Manuscript consultation services are ideal if you’re nearing or have completed a full draft of a manuscript.

Submit your book or writing project for a detailed reading and critique, or for an edit and/or proofread to prepare for publication.

Request a free consultation to get fresh eyes on your work today.

Manuscript Critique

With a manuscript critique, WriteByNight will read through your manuscript and provide detailed written commentary to identify what’s working, what’s not, what could be improved, and how. We’ll then meet with you to discuss the feedback in depth and make recommendations for next steps.

We consider large craft issues such as plot, structure, setting, characterization, point of view, voice and style, as well as smaller issues such as consistency, repetition, and descriptive details.

“[WriteByNight] was able to find problems that I knew existed and couldn’t quite articulate. [They] helped me sculpt my story in the best of possible ways, and for that I am eternally grateful.” — June Day, Austin, Texas

Request a free consultation today to receive your manuscript critique.

Editing

To get your manuscript in shape for publication, WriteByNight will edit line by line for fluidity, clarity, grammar, and usage (commonly referred to as line editing), and will provide suggestions for improving the overall effectiveness of the piece (commonly referred to as content editing).

We’re careful to retain your unique voice and style so your writing will sound like you, but optimized for readability and maximum appeal.

“WriteByNight helped me with all of my writing needs such as proofreading, editing, and critique of my two manuscripts. I will be using them again.” — Bunny Leach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Request a free consultation to get your book in publication shape.

Proofreading

As a final step before you publish your book, WriteByNight will comb your manuscript for spelling mistakes, improper punctuation, typos, and formatting errors.

Proofreading is the final necessary step in preparing your manuscript for submission to agents, publishers, contests, or even friends and family.

“As I reach the final editing stages on my next book I will again turn to the folks at WriteByNight for their copyediting and proofreading skills.” — Michael Jarvis, Miami, Florida

Request a free consultation to take your last step toward publishing your book.