We specialize in editorial services for writers of fiction and creative non-fiction. Our intake process is designed to give us the best understanding of you, your project and your goals. Our approach is practical, personalized and holistic. We read deeply and with intention to provide you with actionable feedback to better your book.
The Parlay Advantage
Though we offer a range of manuscript services including one-on-one reviews, our signature service is the DOUBLE-UP–a manuscript assessment completed by both members of the Parlay team. For writers who want a deeper review experience.
One manuscript. Two perspectives. Maximum results.
Manuscript Assessment
A manuscript assessment includes: a six to ten-page feedback report identifying strengths, weaknesses, recurring issues, and areas for improvement, plus a thirty-minute phone or video call. The customized assessment offers general feedback with examples from the manuscript and is usually performed in advance of a developmental edit. It does not include line edits or a marked-up manuscript.
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Developmental Edit
Choose a developmental edit when you’ve taken the manuscript as far as you can on your own. A developmental edit includes: an editorial letter identifying areas for improvement and a marked-up manuscript with suggestions and queries. It includes detailed and comprehensive feedback on the manuscript’s major elements, for example, plot, structure, character development, point of view, pacing and voice. It also includes a thirty-minute phone or video call for questions and clarifications. The edit may identify recurring writing issues on the sentence level, but does not usually involve line edits.
$0.04/word
Book Coaching
Book coaching can be the right choice if you are starting a novel, trying to finish one or need consistent support through the revision process. Coaching includes: four one-hour consultations per month and review of up to
10 000 words per month. Working with a coach means different things for different writers, but generally coaching offers support in the following areas: craft instruction, publishing advice, quick edits, a sounding board, moral support and encouragement, and accountability.
3 months $1000
6 months $1800
Micro Review
Have a completed piece of short fiction or creative nonfiction? Before hitting ‘send’ to that contest or publication, consider a micro review–critical feedback with a quick turnaround. Max 3000 words.
$125
Beta Reader Bundle
Getting ready to query literary agents, submit to publishers or self-publish? The beta reader bundle includes: five 1-page reports offering honest and unbiased feedback on your manuscript by thoughtful, savvy readers.
$1000
One-Hour Consultation
Have a burning question about publishing, need to work out a thorny writing problem, or want a perspective check and some accountability? Book a one-on-one phone or video call with one of us at your convenience.
$100
Marketing Bundle
Have a book coming out and need promotional materials? Or want to refresh materials for a previously released project? The book marketing starter-pack includes a six-piece customized branded social media graphic bundle. You provide the content (book cover, author photo, pull quotes, reviews etc.), we provide the digital assets that will elevate your book’s presence across your social media channels.
$250
