Appraisals
Wombat Books and Rhiza Edge team of editors can offer appraisals on manuscripts.
Would you like a publisher/editor to appraise your work before submitting it to another publisher or even if you plan on releasing your book directly?
Our team can offer these appraisals to aspiring authors.
- Appraisal includes general editing comments to improve your manuscripts
- Things that work
- Things that don't work
- Recommendations on marketibility of the title
- Pitching suggestions
- Short advice as if it is something Wombat/Rhiza would consider or not, however please note an appraisal does not help you jump the slush pile. This service is designed to help authors with our expertise. Should you wish to submit the normal channels need to be followed.
Note: If a manuscript is of interest our team we will advise you to submit it, but there is no obligation to submit to us after your appraisal.
Client Testimonials:
“Brilliant. I've been writing and rewriting this story for a while. This is the sort of objective feedback I need. Thanks so much for the quick turnaround, too!” - T. Wadsworth
“Thank you for sending a balanced appraisal of what works in my story and what needs work. Much appreciated. I can't wait to sit and begin the editing.” - A. Ball
“I really appreciate all your suggestions and thoughts on my story. Thanks for taking the time to read through it and be so thorough on your assessment of it. You have pointed out quite a number of things that no one else has mentioned. It’s really helpful to have your overall thoughts on the story as well as more detailed suggestions.” - L. Painter
“Thank you very much for your comprehensive and insightful appraisal … I feel that I got good value for money.” - D.Bates
“Thank you for the Picture book appraisal and for your lovely, encouraging and useful feedback. The way you have updated the synopsis explains the story perfectly.” - M. Falk
“Thank you so much for your Picture Book appraisal … I will definitely be incorporating your thorough and considered feedback to help polish my text, and tighten and clarify my pitch.” - E. Bowd