Expert feedback on your book outline
Get professional feedback on your outline before you start writing your book
One of the biggest hurdles writers face is knowing whether their book idea is strong enough to stand out from the slushpile. The Novel Development Consult is your opportunity to ask an expert: “is this idea good enough?”
Ideal for writers in the outlining stage or early stage of their first draft, this service will look at your planned book outline. You’ll receive 2,000 words of written feedback on the structure, story arc, character development, key plot points, pace, and market potential, so that you can be confident in your idea before you get too deep into the drafting process.
Turn your book outline into a strong foundation for your book
After purchasing a Novel Development Consult, you’ll receive an email with a submission form. You’ll be asked to share a few details, add questions for your reader, and upload a 4,000-word outline. Your outline should function as a detailed synopsis, covering the full scope of your novel. This includes characters, plot twists, point-of-view shifts, pacing, and structure.
Your 2,000 word review will address each of those points, as well as advice on technical hurdles you may come up against and feedback on its market potential. Our hope is at the end of your consult, you’ll feel confident in your idea and prepared to begin writing.
If you have already started writing your novel and you’re seeking advice on your progress, then an opening section review could be a better match.
Your book outline review will include
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Advice on your book outline
Next steps for your manuscript
Advice on commercial potential
Don’t take just our word for it…
We’ve been helping writers achieve their goals for over 20 years. Here’s what some of them had to say about our editorial services:
Could you be our next success story?
Over the last 20 years, many of our clients have gone on to win prizes, become bestsellers, get film and TV deals, achieve huge global sales, and more. To name a few, John David Mann went onto become a New York Times Bestselling author; Paul Braddon’s The Actuality has been optioned for a TV series; Eleanor Anstruther won the Desmond Elliott prize; and Nussaibah Younis has been shortlisted for The Women’s Prize awards. Now it’s your turn.
Need more info before you decide?
Choosing the right service for your work is hard. But we’re on hand to help! Book a call with our Writer Support team at a time to suit you to talk through the options.
Frequently asked
questions
Who will be giving the feedback?
An experienced author and professional reader, who best suits your editorial content. We match our writers based on 20 years of experience working with industry professionals. We’ll consider their experience, genres of interest, and whether they themselves feel they are the right fit for your work.
Can I contact my reviewer directly?
No, but their in-depth report will contain actionable advice for you to progress with your manuscript.
How long does it take?
The turnaround is usually two to four weeks.
What genres do you accept?
While the Novel Development Consult is in the trial phase, we are able to offer it for all adult and children (MG and YA) fiction genres, and for narrative non-fiction/memoirs. We hope to expand this to include general non-fiction and children’s picture books soon. Unfortunately, we are not suited to academic texts.
Do I need to be based in the UK for this service?
Not at all, our editorial services are delivered online and are suitable for writers from all around the world.
Can I work with my reviewer in a long-term capacity?
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee our reviewers have availability for long-term support. However, we do offer a range of services that can facilitate flexible long-term support for your writing, including mentoring or the Ultimate Novel Writing Programme. If you’d like to discuss your options, get in touch with a member of the team and we’ll talk through your potential next steps.
Can I get feedback on my manuscript too?
The Novel Development Consult will only focus on the outline of your novel. However, our range of editorial services can offer in-depth feedback on your work-in-progress from expert editors and literary agents. If you need help identifying which service is the one for your or if you’d like to discuss your choice of editor, book a call with our team – we’d be happy to help!
Can you help me find an agent?
Yes, you can log onto Jericho Writers’ AgentMatch, our database of over 1,000 UK and US literary agents.
How do I contact the Jericho Writers team?
If your question hasn’t been answered here, you can find more information via our Help Centre. If you’d like to speak to a member of the Jericho Writers’ team you have the option of booking a call, filling in our contact us form, or emailing us at info@jerichowriters.com. We’d love to hear from you, so do get in touch with any questions you might have!
Not the right service for you?
Whether you’re looking for detailed structural edits, line-editing, or your just getting started and need some feedback on your opening chapters. We have you covered.
