Quick Editor's Review of Your Work

Want to find out if your writing will survive the slush pile before you submit it?

Has your work been rejected a dozen times and you can't figure out why?

Are you a new writer, passionate about your writing, but aren't sure what an editor will think?

Editors are busy people. They go through hundreds of pieces and don't have time to provide personalized feedback on every submission. But I do.

I've been a professional editor for over five years. In that time I've run a literary magazine, edited two anthologies, and managed a flash fiction Patreon. I know what editors are looking for, and can help you work out the issues with your piece before submitting it for publication.

For $5, I will evaluate your piece as if it was submitted to my publication for review. I'll email you a report explaining whether or not I would have accepted it for publication, the reasons why or why not, and what you can do to improve the piece.

This is NOT an editing or beta reading service! It is simply an editor's perspective on whether your piece is ready for publication, with some guidance for how you can get it there.

This is best suited for short works, not novels. I have never worked as an agent and can't help you with your novel pitch. If you have written a novella and the publisher you're looking at welcomes unagented submissions, this would be great for you. It's also perfect for short stories, flash fiction, poetry, etc.

To get your money's worth, treat this like a real call for subs. If you intend to include a cover letter, include it in the file you upload. If the publication you're submitting to has any particular guidelines or themes, note them in the file so I can have them in mind. Send the final draft you intend to submit for publication so I can evaluate the work at its fullest potential.

*INSTRUCTIONS*

1. Purchase this item on Gumroad - one for each piece you wish to have looked over.

2. Save your piece in a document along with any other information (cover letter, details on where you are submitting, etc.)

2. Upload the document here: https://driveuploader.com/upload/FzV0SFg1Wb/

3. Wait 3 business days for a response. :)

*NOTE*

- If you are unable to use the uploader or have problems sending the file, please email me at jaylee@jayleejames.com!

- If you are submitting your piece to a call for submissions that has some particular guidelines or theme, please include an explanation at the top of your document and I will keep that in mind during my review.

- If you don't hear from me within a week, please email me! Something may have gone wrong and we can resolve the issue ASAP.

- Downloadable file is just a copy of these instructions.