Need help with your manuscript? Get a manuscript assessment!
You might be wondering, “Why do I need a manuscript assessment?”
It’s a great question — and one that every author should ask before embarking on the publishing journey. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a first-time author, getting a professional perspective on your manuscript is essential to ensure it resonates with readers — especially a global audience.
At DBI, we go beyond a basic proofread. Led by our founder and Lead Author, Dawn Bates, our manuscript assessment offers a thorough copy edit, but with a critical twist: we provide a culturally diverse global edit. With over 40 countries across five continents shaping Dawn’s expertise, your book will be polished not only for language and clarity, but also for cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and appeal on a global scale.
Why is this important? Well, when you publish, your book goes internationally, and having a manuscript that is culturally attuned from the start reduces the need for costly re-edits during translation. It ensures your work will connect with readers across the world, saving you time, money, and effort — and potentially thousands of dollars in future revisions.
If you’re looking to reach a global audience, this isn’t just an edit — it’s an investment in the future of your book. Let Dawn help you create a manuscript that speaks to the world.
Testimonial for Dawn
“Even if you think your manuscript is as polished as possible, I still recommend a manuscript assessment from Dawn. Her global view helped me tremendously since I haven’t traveled much. She even had some editing, merchandising, and prequel/sequel ideas for me, and they really made me think about the future of my book! I cannot stress enough how valuable her insight is and will continue to be to me. Many creative people have a hard time with the business side, and her input truly opened my eyes.
“Thank you, Dawn!”
Amanda Denham
Author of Sin Eater
Ready to Turn Your Manuscript into a Global Success?
With over almost 30 years of business expertise, Dawn Bates offers more than just a manuscript assessment. She provides the strategic insights and business acumen you need to transform your book into a thriving business. Here’s what you’ll gain:
– Strategic ideas for creating multiple income streams from your book, so you can start generating revenue in more ways than one.
– Targeted advice on how and where to position yourself in the marketplace to ensure your book stands out in the right place, at the right time.
– Valuable marketing insights on which key elements of your manuscript will work best to promote your book and attract readers.
This is more than just an edit. By investing in a manuscript assessment with Dawn, you’re saving thousands of dollars in business and marketing consultancy fees! Instead of paying a fortune for separate coaching sessions, you’ll get all of these insights as part of the manuscript review process.
Dawn’s Expert Approach: Three Perspectives, One Powerful Assessment
Dawn reads every manuscript at least three times and brings a wealth of knowledge from multiple perspectives to the table:
– Developmental Editor: Ensuring your story is tight, your structure flows, and your message is clear.
– Publisher: Giving you insight into the marketability of your book and the strategies that can help it succeed.
– Avid Reader: Offering feedback from the perspective of someone who loves literature and knows what captivates an audience.
– A Passionate Lover of Literature (with a capital L!): Dawn has a deep, personal understanding of what makes a book truly resonate with readers.
Why Wait? Save Time and Money
By booking a manuscript assessment with Dawn today, you’re giving your book the best chance of success. You’ll save not only time and money but also avoid costly mistakes and delays as you navigate the publishing and marketing process on your own.
Honour yourself, your work, and your readers by ensuring your book is the best it can be — from manuscript to marketplace.
Book your manuscript assessment with Dawn today, and take the first step towards turning your book into the global success it’s meant to be.
First Draft Manuscript
£1777
This is a completely new manuscript, one that has not been edited or proofread, and one that has not been previously published. This is why it is more expensive because this is probably the first time an editor has set eyes on it and so there will be more copy and line editing to do; along with the marketing and diversity strategy review and the product spectrum review.
Previously Published Manuscript
£1333
This is for those who have had their book already published, which should mean they have had an edit and proofreader (not always the case!). It is for those who wish to generate more sales globally and discover more ways to make money from their book, whilst also preparing it for a more global market place. It could also be a revamp of a previously dated book that needs invigorating for today’s readers!