Great Stories Editing Assessment - Idria Barone Knecht

GSE | Client Acquisition

To help us determine the best support package, please select the statement that best describes where you are with your book: (Choose 1)

I’m just starting to write and I’ve never been published: I wrote this story. I love it. I’m discovering what is possible with my storyline. I would like someone to look at it and fix it so I can get it published.

I’m a good writer, some of my writing has been published, but I’m new to writing stories: I wrote this book and have plotted it out or have an outline before writing. I know generally where I want to go with this, but need help flushing it out. It’s rough and needs some help, and I need guidance to move forward.

I have written some stories which have been published or had professional attention: I wrote this book. It’s a decent draft, but I know it needs some work. The story is solid but could use some editing to take it from good to great — to tighten flabby writing, to introduce subplots, and to make characters more vivid.

I have had one or more books published before: I wrote this book. The story is solid. It needs one good review by a developmental editor to let me know if it’s ready to be sold. I’m open and ready for confirmation or ideas to improve the story if you see any. Oh, and BTW, it could always use a line edit polish for final refinement.

Are you looking to self-publish or publish this book with a publishing house? (Choose 1)

Self-publish

Professional publisher

I’m open to either

I have published books. (Choose 1)

Yes, self-published only

Yes, professionally published only

Yes, both self-published and professionally published

Which statement describes you? (Select all that apply)

I’m just looking around to see what the pros would do with my story based on its current state.

I am open to taking constructive criticism to develop my story into something amazing.

I welcome constructive feedback and a dialogue with my editor.

I’m willing to go several rounds with the same manuscript to publish something great.

I welcome other people’s ideas when they are good to improve my story.

I am willing to do whatever it takes to publish this story.

All of the above

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