You send me the first 500 words of your story/novel and I will analyse every sentence. This is an excellent tool for improving your writing skills and saving on future editing costs. I will provide you with a full report so you can identify any writing tics you may have developed and discover where your strengths lie. This is an affordable way to give you the tools to polish your manuscript before sending it for editing.

The function of the Forensic500 is to stretch your literary brain and make you look at your writing from a different angle. My suggestions are just that; ideas and opinions that should make you think about every sentence and every word choice. What you do with my suggestions is up to you!

There is also the option to book an online meeting with me so I can take you through your report and answer any questions you may have.

What does it involve?

I will take an in-depth look at the first 500 words of your story or novel, carefully analysing each sentence for:

• Relevance
• Narrative point of view
• Tense
• Reader focus
• Tone/syntax
• Pace
• Transition
• Choice of words
• Cliché
• Grammar & punctuation
• Sentence length/structure
• Showing rather than telling

Format: Word (recommended) PDF or Google Docs