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“I read today that mostly people speak with the intention of making themselves sound more important or invoking sympathy from the listener. I’ve been saying a lot less since I read that.” – Royce Vagg.

Better Living

Every day you should:

1. Make a decision that improves your health.

2. Compliment someone.

3. Do something to help the environment.

That way, you have a good excuse when your neighbor catches you planting trees on their nature strip at 3am.

Accountability

This is for all the would-be writers:

You could be writing right now. Stop browsing the internet. Even if you only write 100 words today, it’s 100 more than you’ll write browsing lolcats and 4chan for the next two hours. Yes, I see what you did there…

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Manuscript Partial Services

Last Updated 1st January, 2012

 

What is a partial?

A partial is typically the first three chapters and a complete synopsis of your manuscript.

When a literary agent has liked your query, they will typically ask for a partial. Some publishers require a partial instead of a query. When you begin to seek representation or a publisher for your manuscript, it is always a good idea to have the partial polished ready to go as soon as it is requested.

 

What services am I offering?

I offer two partial services. One is an editing partial and one is a complete partial.

In an editing partial, you send me a partial (synopsis and chapters) you have written yourself and I give you feedback for recommended changes and help you tighten and hone your partial until it is perfect.

In a full partial, you send me a long synopsis of the novel, which I will then edit down into a tight, well written one page synopsis. I can then either give you feedback on the first three chapters, or simply alter them as I see fit and give them back to you.

I am happy to mix and match on these options. If you only want chapter feedback, or you only want help with the synopsis, I can accommodate.

 

Are my services right for you?

If you have finished your novel and you do not have an agent and publisher or are seeking a new publisher, then yes. My services will be of great help to you.

I can also help you if you are trying to prepare a partial for an un-written novel at the request of a publisher.

 

What are my prices?

I charge $50AUD an hour for my services.

Given my partial services are so varied and depend greatly on the project and the quality of the work; it is difficult for me to give an accurate estimate. If you have a budget in mind, let me know. I will never charge more than a set budget limit. On average, it would take me between two and three hours to completely re-write a synopsis.

Contact me for a quote specific to your project.

Payment is required before the delivery of goods.

The payment methods I will accept are:

Paypal
Direct deposit
Money order (in AUD)
Personal Check (if in Australia)

I will not accept cash or overseas checks.

 

Copyright Talitha Kalago. 2011.