A novel scan is like an informal developmental edit. A developmental edit is structured, and I assess your novel through multiple readthroughs. In a novel scan, I’ll focus on high-level feedback in a single read-through. You will receive your feedback in the form of 2-4 pages of dot point notes. This is a great way to understand the overarching strengths and weaknesses of your novel without the cost of a full developmental edit.

Summary:

  • Cost (per word): US$0.004

  • Cost (80,000 words): US$320

  • Focus of edit: high-level feedback

  • Report format: dot-point notes

  • In-text comments: not included

  • Passes (number of times I will read your novel): 1

  • Second round: not included

  • Word limit: 50,000 and above

I recommend a novel scan if you are on a budget, would like an initial review of an early draft, or have done serious revisions since a developmental edit.

Is this the service you’re looking for? Head over to the booking page to arrange your edit. If this isn’t what you had in mind, check out my other services or contact me for advice.

Novel scan