What is a novel scan?

A novel scan is like an informal developmental edit. A developmental edit is structured, and I assess your novel through multiple read throughs. In a novel scan, I’ll focus on high-level feedback in a single read-through.

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.

Inclusions

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.

Costs

A novel scan costs US$0.004 per word. Check out my international pricing page for the cost of a novel scan in other currencies.

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

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