Manuscript Consultation

A writer needs help! It’s hard to go at your art alone. But who do you trust? Who can you count on? Where will you get the best advice on your writing?



I am here to help you write the best book you can write. Part of what I offer is a manuscript review service that helps give you a sense of where your writing is at and if I can help escort you to an agent who can take you to the next step. Here is how this service works.

Phase I: Contact me at jennifer@jenniferlauck.com, send a note of interest and include an overview of the book as well as a personal bio.

I’ll let you know my availability and will provide a contract which lays out what I will do in my initial read, including my fee and the deadline that I will meet to get back to you. (I usually take about thirty days to review a manuscript. The reading fee is $500 plus printing costs if I print myself.) After signing our contract, sending me a check or a payment via PayPal, you send your manuscript, with a SASE to my offices in Portland. You can alternatively send a PDF and a .doc of your book which I will print the PDF and that cost will be added to the reading fee.

If your book needs attention, I will submit a report about why and what I suggest. If it is good to go, I’ll tell you where to send it with my blessing.

Phase II: If I can help you refocus, reframe and revise your book, I will propose an expanded reading.

Final Thoughts: There are a lot of people out there who offer to read your manuscript and who make a lot of promises. I put my word in writing and give you 150% of my attention–my best attention–to help you create the best book possible. I provide the highest quality review and service and to assure this, will provide you with a list of recommendations. Your money is important. Your book is important. I am here to take you and your writing seriously and give you a high quality response.

20% discount for members