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Manuscript Appraisal

Objective Critical Assessment of Your Novel

8 hr
300 euros
Online

Service Description

Can you handle the truth? Of course you can, as long as the truth is good. Unfortunately, sometimes it's not, and the people closest to you are the least likely to tell you. Don't make the mistake of sending your manuscript to an agent or publisher, or indeed publishing it yourself, without having an industry expert cast at least a cursory glance over it. With this service, however, you'll get much more than that. Award-winning author of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, Ronald A. Geobey will read your novel closely, and will prepare a detailed report based on his opinion of it. Following your receipt of this report, you can arrange a 1-hour feedback session* to clarify any points of concern or confusion and to expand on any advice offered. While we cannot guarantee placement of the manuscript with an agent or publisher - nobody can - we're confident that you'll proceed with your submissions (or self-publication) with a much stronger manuscript than you began with. TO BOOK, SIMPLY SELECT AN AVAILABLE DAY FROM THE CALENDAR. THIS JUST INDICATES A START DATE, AND DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR THE ENTIRETY OF TIME SPENT APPRAISING YOUR MANUSCRIPT. YOU SHOULD EXPECT A 2-WEEK TURNAROUND TIME, AFTER WHICH AN ONLINE SESSION WILL BE ARRANGED TO SUIT YOU. *ALTERNATIVELY, A 1-2-1 MEETING CAN BE ARRANGED IN ROE RIVER BOOKS, DUNDALK.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

It would be courteous to cancel no later than 72 hours prior to start. Deposit is non-refundable.


Contact Details

+353429503092

thegatekeeper@templedarkbooks.com

77 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, Ireland


Pierce Hederman, Author of 'Son of The Empire'

I recently availed of the manuscript appraisal service offered by Temple Dark Books. This was the first time I shared my work with someone who was not a friend or family member. I’ll admit I was a little nervous, but I should not have been. The whole experience was very constructive and Ron was very generous with his time and expertise. I left the appraisal session with some invaluable lessons and a whole lot of motivation. I couldn’t wait to get back writing. If you have written a manuscript and are serious about sharing it with the world, make Temple Dark Books your first port of call.
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