Manuscript Assessments

Do you want advice on how to improve your writing? Not sure your manuscript is all that it can be? Receive independent professional advice on your work’s strengths and weakness with a one-on-one manuscript assessment session.

Writing NSW offers manuscript assessments in fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and young adult fiction. Your assessment will be carried out by an established editor/publisher with experience in the specified genre.

Select your genre below to find out more about upcoming opportunities.

Fiction and Narrative Non-Fiction Assessments

Suitable for adult fiction manuscripts in any genre, as well as narrative non-fiction including memoir, biography and travel.

Next date: Saturday 3 August with Linda Funnell – SOLD OUT – join the waitlist

Non-Fiction Assessments

Suitable for non-fiction manuscripts including biographies, stories around major events, travel, crime investigations or experiences, narratives about relationships or parenting, cookbooks, self help, or gardening.

Next date: Saturday 7 September with Lliane Clarke

Children’s Book Assessments

Suitable for those writing picture books or chapter books for early readers (6-8 years old).

Next date: Saturday 27 July with Leonie Tyle

Young Adult Manuscript Assessments

Suitable for those writing manuscripts of 20,000+ words for junior fiction/middle grade readers (ages 8-12) or young adult manuscripts.

Next date: Saturday 27 July with Leonie Tyle – Only 2 spots left –

Submit materials for your manuscript assessment here

Use this form to submit your materials 10 days before your appointment.