Manuscript notes for writers
Make your first three chapters shine like the sun!
“Jason Arnopp is the first person I turn to when it's time to edit my work. His notes manage to be completely sympathetic to what I'm trying to achieve whilst at the same time never letting me get away with easy shortcuts or parts that are not as good as they have to be. To me, he's the perfect reader” – JOHN HIGGS, author of Brandy Of The Damned, The KLF: Chaos, Music And The Band Who Burned A Million Pounds and I Have America Surrounded: The Life Of Timothy Leary. "Can't thank you enough for doing this service for my manuscript. Really amazing job, far exceeded my expectations, and even had timely turn around" - writer Giacomo Kyle This service is for authors who would like the first three chapters of their novel assessed by a professional writer, for whatever reason. Maybe you feel you're ready to submit a proposal package to an agent or publisher who wants only the first three chapters, and you need a fresh pair of eyes to help you identify issues, big or small, so that the agent or publisher don't need to do so themselves. Maybe you've written the first three chapters of a novel and want to find out what somebody thinks of them, plus how they can be strengthened and improved. Does this idea truly have legs? Or maybe you're planning to self-publish and want like the opening chunk of the novel - the part visible in Amazon's Look Inside feature - to be as strong as it can be. Let me be your final line of defence 👊 I'll help you make these crucial three chapters as bullet-proof as they can be, before gatekeepers and the writers of online book reviews even have a chance to open fire. I will read the first three chapters of your novel (of course, if your chapters are very short, we can discuss that and I will of course read more, up to 15,000 words maximum), then get back to you within 3-4 weeks to deliver the following goods:
In what form do you receive my notes? My notes can be delivered in three ways:
If, after our Zoom session, you feel you need any clarification at all, or simply have further questions, we can cover everything via a follow-up call (or exchange of emails). I absolutely will not leave you in the dark on any points. "When I read Jason Arnopp’s excellent supernatural novel Ghoster and noticed he offered a manuscript feedback service, I jumped at the chance. I knew he excelled in combining believable characters with compelling and unique dramatic situations. And, sure enough, he homed in with forensic skill and constructive insights on my own novel-in-progress. The feedback was comprehensive and thoughtful on both structure and detail, as well as very specific and user-friendly. I’d use Jason’s services again without hesitation and strongly advise any writer who feels at all stuck to do the same." - Paul F. Butler, author of Mina’s Child How much does this cost? The above service is priced at £597.00 (inc VAT), to be paid in advance of me reading your work. This fee can only be refunded if I'm unable to carry out the work, for some unavoidable reason. Members of my free Skool community The Phantasia Lounge who reach Level 6 or higher unlock a 10 per cent discount on the price! Book now to receive my notes in a maximum of four weeks' time after I receive your work (subject to the limited availability of slots). A few tedious but important small-print bits:The act of hiring me to read your work signifies, beyond all doubt, that you understand and accept that I may already be working on a project that is similar to yours in some way, large or small. It also signifies that you understand I'm not in the habit of appropriating other writers' ideas. Please bypass this service if you strongly believe your work to be perfect and merely want confirmation that it's perfect! No-one's perfect and that's why it's essential to have a fresh pair of eyes on your work. We all need an overview from someone who knows what they're talking about. Please bear in mind that there may be a delay before (a) I can reply and (b) I can confirm the booking. Both of these things depend on my schedule at the time. I look forward to reading your work! Why should you trust me to help guide your manuscript? I am the author of the novels Ghoster (2019), The Last Days Of Jack Sparks (2016) and Friday The 13th: Hate-Kill-Repeat (2006). I've written for the worlds of Doctor Who and The Sarah Jane Adventures, worked alongside Ron Howard, co-written a TV pilot with Tony Jordan and co-written the book Inside Black Mirror with Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones. I've scripted the Edinburgh Film Festival selection Stormhouse and script-edited the Peter Mullan movie The Man Inside. All told, I have over three decades of experience in writing. “Jason was a brilliant reader and assessor for us at Screen East. His knowledge and skill in assessing writers’ work, and giving feedback in a clear and constructive manner are second to none. The ability to work with both inexperienced writers and those with many years writing experience behind them is a great skill which Jason has in abundance. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again, in fact, it would be a pleasure” – SAM BURTON, Project Officer, Creative Industries, Low Carbon Innovation Fund So, how can you hire me to read your chapters? Simply contact me here. Or even better, dodge the webform and join my free writers' community The Phantasia Lounge, then DM me! (The Phantasia Lounge is a free Skool community in its formative months, but already full of lovely, cool people.) When you make contact, feel free to ask any questions you may have, or to enquire about any other kinds of notes you'd like me to provide. We'll see what we can work out. I will also read scripts. If my schedule allows, I will give notes on your entire novel, for a fee to be discussed. “Jason gave me some excellent wood-for-trees help on a feature script. He's one of those people I'd definitely call if I wasn’t available” – ANDREW ELLARD, script editor of Red Dwarf/Miranda/The IT Crowd Contact me today, so that we can take your writing to the next level. Speak soon! |