A clear, professional assessment designed to help you understand your work and move forward with confidence.
Short Novel Extract
(up to 15,000 words)
Price: £165
Longer Novel Extract
(up to 30,000 words)
Price: £315
Full Novel
(up to 60,000 words)
Price: £425
For Longer Manuscripts:
Manuscripts over 60,000 words are priced individually
What’s included in a manuscript assessment?
You will receive a structured report with clear strengths, areas for development, and practical next steps. For a full manuscript you can expect a tailored assessment of 900 – 1200 words (4-5 pages)
- Plot and structure
- Characterisation and dialogue
- Point of view
- Setting and time authenticity
- Voice, style, and readability
- Theme and emotional impact
Short Story assessment (up to 2,000 words)
A focused, professional assessment of short fiction (up to 2,000 words), with detailed feedback on structure, voice, and overall impact.
Longer pieces can be assessed at an additional £20 per 1,000 words. We will confirm final pricing after submission.
Price: £225
What’s included:
- Close reading of your work
- Detailed written feedback
- Practical suggestions for improvement
Pitch Package (Getting ready to submit)
You’ve completed your manuscript and refined it to the best of your ability. Now comes one of the most important — and often most daunting — stages: presenting your work to agents and publishers.
A strong submission package can be the difference between being overlooked and being taken seriously by agents and publishers.
At Larbok Creative, we provide clear, practical feedback to help you present your work with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
Who this is for
This service is ideal for writers who:
- Have completed and edited their manuscript
- Are preparing to submit to agents or publishers
- Want expert guidance on how to present their work effectively
What we review:
We will assess and provide detailed feedback on:
- Your covering letter (‘Dear Agent’ letter)
- A one-page synopsis
- The opening section of your manuscript (up to 8,000 words)
What you will receive
Your report will cover:
Covering Letter
- Clarity, tone, and professionalism
- Strength of pitch
- How effectively your book is positioned
Synopsis
- Structure and clarity
- Whether it reflects the tone and arc of your story
- Engagement and readability
Opening Chapters
- Immediate impact and hook
- Voice and narrative strength
- Readability and pacing
- Whether it invites the reader to continue
Practical guidance
Crucially, we don’t just assess — we guide.
Your report will include:
- Clear strengths
- Areas for improvement
- Specific, practical suggestions to strengthen your submission
Turnaround time
Typically 2–3 weeks
Our approach:
Unlike larger agencies, Larbok Creative offers
- A personal, writer-focused approach
- Clear, constructive feedback — not industry jargon
- Advice you can immediately apply
Pricing
£250
Includes feedback on covering letter, synopsis, and opening 8,000 words.
This service focuses on presentation and submission readiness. It does not replace a full manuscript assessment.