Q: “Will you read my manuscript and tell me what you think about it?”

Q –

Hi Angela,

I know you don’t know me but I’m wondering if you will read my manuscript and tell me what you think about it?

Doug S.

A –

I wish I had time to sit back and read all manuscripts sent my way, in their entirety, all day long. Unfortunately, I do not. However, I do refer authors to an excellent and talented professional who does offer editorial evaluation services. Clayton Jones a professor of English at the University of Tennessee and authors RAVE about him. 🙂

What I didn’t send to the author, but very much wanted to: If I had a nickel for every time an author asked me to give them an editorial evaluation (that’s basically what this is) for free, I’d be a wealthy woman! It is extremely rude to ask a professional to work for you for nothing.

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Q: “Will you read my manuscript and tell me what you think about it?”

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