READER'S REPORT

A reader's report on the author's finished draft is absolutely recommended as a writing project moves towards publication. Even taking the greatest care, the writer is unlikely to perceive their text with the objectivity required for final re-writing and polishing. A professional reader will read the entire submission, whether extract or complete manuscript, and seek to place and evaluate it within its genre and likely market. They will also provide detailed analysis and remarks in key areas such as plot, structure, characterization and style. Comments will always be constructive and typically encourage the writer towards a planned and purposeful revision and improvement of the text.

Various levels of analysis and reporting are available. Fees are usually based on the manuscript word-count, with a flat fee up to a certain number of words, with additional costs pro rata thereafter. To the word-count fee will be added a cost for the type and depth of reading and analysis offered. Detailed proof-reading, requiring both time and high-order skills, is comparatively costly; however, most successful independent writer-publishers will say that third-party proof-reading - error-spotting of all kinds - is indispensable to a project's successful conclusion.That being accepted, a reader's report should never in normal circumstances be intimidatingly expensive. Shop around.

When comparing Reading services, keep in mind that Peter Fludde's Reader's Report service only commissions work from reliable, highly-qualified and experienced professionals. Your contract will be with Peter Fludde & Partners, who will guarantee either the delivery of the commissioned report or the return of any fees already paid, in full.

COVER ART AND ILLUSTRATION

The following remarks on cover art and illustrations are specific to Peter Fludde's artwork service. There are numerous specialist cover artists and illustrators available on the internet, and many different trade practices, with different approaches to drafting, fees and delivery. As with any unregulated service, standards and reliability may vary.

Peter Fludde will commission original artwork for author-publishers at extremely competitive rates. Any artwork commissions will always be for original pieces by talented artists. No AI.

The commissioned artist will provide drafts for the client's approval, indicating ideas and options as in the example shown here.

If the commission is for a print-ready full cover design, the copyright for that full book cover design will be assigned to the client. The original artwork and copyright to it (including drafts) normally remain with the artist unless a further agreement is made.