Local Adelaide publisher Brascoe Publishing offers services to writers of all stripes and persuasions, to help them develop their craft. A strong part of these services is the business's manuscript assessment service.
Brascoe's manuscript assessment provides a means by which writers can access an old-style writer-editor mentoring relationship, without having to win a major literary prize first.
'It is important for writers to have manuscripts that they are serious about workshopped with professionals,' commented Brascoe Publishing partner Leticia Supple. 'It can provide an invaluable insight into the manuscript and how it stands, and an insight into where it could go. That's very important if writers are keen to step-up their abilities, and if they want to start understanding their own limitations;
This type of detailed manuscript assessment service is usually this type of service is only available as part of highly competitive literary awards and prizes.
'Our service is available all the time. We don't make it competitive and we don't make it difficult to access, because we think it is part of a publisher's core business to develop writing talent. It's a part of publishing that is becoming less and less available.'
By the same token, Brascoe Publishing offers this service to writers who aren't interested in being published - yet.
'Why should the service only be open to those who are keen on being published as soon as possible? Obviously that's a desirable end-point for any writer, but we don't just accept manuscripts that are publishable. We're happy to workshop all sorts of work, including first drafts.'
The manuscript assessment provides constructive criticism about a manuscript, with suggestions for further development of the work. It also includes up to a day's worth of meetings (either in person, online or over the phone) to help writers thrash out difficult issues.
'It's often the case with writers that they don't have an effective sounding-board,' Leticia said. 'If they give their work to friends or family, the inevitable result is a compliment. If they are members of a writing group, then they may be unsure as to how effective the feedback is. Gaining a professional manuscript assessment means that feedback is provided by experienced editors, and that the feedback is impartial.'
Manuscript Assessment special!
From now until 30 June 2008, manuscript assessments are discounted by 10%.
For more information about the Brascoe Publishing manuscript assessment service, please visit their website at www.brascoebooks.com.au, or phone them on +61 (0)421 925 382.
WHO
Brascoe Publishing
WHAT
Manuscript assessment service.
WHERE
Brascoe Publishing is based in Adelaide, South Australia, but the service is open to anyone, anywhere in the world, thanks to technology like the internet.
HOW
Contact Brascoe Publishing at www.brascoebooks.com.au/
