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Manuscript Readiness Assessment

Answer 14 quick questions to find out whether your manuscript is ready for publishing.

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1.The manuscript is complete from first page to last.
2.I can describe the book's main idea or message in two sentences.
3.The structure is settled: chapters flow in a logical order.
4.I have revised the manuscript at least twice myself.
5.Someone other than me has read it and given honest feedback.
6.A professional editor has reviewed it.
7.It has been proofread for spelling, grammar and punctuation.
8.I know exactly who this book is for.
9.I know which books are similar and how mine is different.
10.All quotations, images and sources are used with permission or properly credited.
11.I have a short author biography ready.
12.I have a draft back-cover description of the book.
13.I have a budget and a timeline for publishing.
14.I have a plan for how readers will find the book.

Answer all 14 questions to see your result.

Submit your manuscript and our editorial team will tell you honestly where it stands and what it needs.

Estimate what it may cost to edit, design, print and publish your book, in Canadian dollars.

Turn your manuscript word count into an estimated number of printed book pages.

See what you could earn per copy and in total, and how many copies you need to sell to break even.