For a limited time, I’m accepting manuscripts for professional review. If you’re a writer wishing to take advantage of this, here’s how it works.
1. Manuscripts should be no more than 100,000 words, and should be printed (hard copies only, no file attachments or discs) double spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 paper (Times New Roman 12 point font preferred).
2. Include a one-page synopsis. Pretend I’m the publisher you are pitching it to.
3. Include a check or money order (non-refundable) for $350.
4. Mail the manuscript, synopsis, and payment to Brian Keene, PO Box 281 Craley, PA 17312
5. Please include a valid mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Within four months of receipt you will receive from me:
1. A thoroughly red-penned manuscript, with emphasis on spelling, continuity, characterization, dialogue, structure, and plot.
2. A lengthy, detailed, typewritten analysis of the manuscript, including commentary and (if required) suggestions for improvement on all of the above.
3. My suggestions (if possible) for potential publishers to submit the manuscript to.
4. A letter of recommendation and referral from myself (if possible) for you to include to those publishers.
I think my qualifications and credentials speak for themselves. If you wish to take advantage of this limited time offer, don’t delay!
What a wonderful opportunity…do you think you will still be doing this in February? I can’t afford it until then (long story).
Best,
Nick
Nicholas: Can’t say for sure. Depends on how many I receive and time constraints.
Damn you party liquor!
Wicked awesome opportunity. Wish I had a 100k laying around.
How about my partials (a prologue and the first four chapters)? Would you be willing to take on my partials?
Chuck
Brian-
If a manuscript is slightly over 100k words will you still consider reviewing it?
Thank you,
Bryan
Chuck: Sorry, no partials. I need the complete story in order to be effective.
Bryan: How much over?
What about a 35000 word novella?
14k
Tim: Sure!
Bryan: 114K? That’s not bad. Might take me an extra week or so, but sure, I’d look at it.
Would a novella be the same price as a novel? Also, if it were to be self-published, would you be able to provide a blurb rather than a letter of recommendation?
Damn. Where was this offer when I had a manuscript? That’s a good deal.
That is pretty damn awesome. I really wish I had $350. Very cool of you to offer this, Brian.
Ok I see the non partial part, but since this manuscript is ongoing, I can cut it as TBC. Now, the important part: non-fiction? Yeah or nay?
Keith: You can send whatever you want, but keep in mind my strengths are horror and crime fiction, so my expertise is going to be most useful in that regard.
Quick query regarding the Manuscript Review posting. Roy C. Booth and I have a novel called MACGUFFIN that could use a professional review. However, your post calls for 100,000 words; our novel is 118,632. Just wondering if you’d accept a manuscript of such length?
Brian-
Do you prefer 1 or 2 sided pages?
Terrific opportuniby and at a fair price. Here’s to hoping that this is a successful avenue for you and it is still open when I have finished (and rewritten a couple of times).
– Charles
Bryan: Manuscripts should *always* be one-sided.
John: Yes, but it will probably take me longer.
After all the market insights, writing advice, and a serialized novel provided gratis, I feel like I already owe you at LEAST $350, sir.
Brian,
How long will you accept manuscripts? I’m hoping to send something out in early November.
Thanks
Keith: Again, that depends on how many I initially receive. But I’m guessing you’ll be okay for November.
Oh, man, this would be great.
hey Brian, i am interest in this, but not exactly. since it falls in line with the same sort of thing, i figured i would ask. i just released a novella titled, THE DARK MAN, with Severed Press.
It runs about 30,000 words in length.
I would love to get a blurb from you about the novella. What would it take to make that happen?
Pat: Sadly, I’m blurbed out, man. Taking a break from those for a while.
So, would I be still good for late november?
oh well, never know tell you ask.
good luck with this endeavor as i am sure it will go well.
-pat
Erin: So far, yes.