One thing I’ve always had to be mindful of in my many years as a medical secretary is good spelling and grammar, as doctors read the letters I’ve typed and they can be quite scathing if letters are not up to standard.
Therefore using these talents, I’ve had an idea that might help me promote my books. Goodness knows we authors try so many ways to market our novels, and this is a new one. It might work or it might not. I’ll let you know in 6 months’ time…
If you’d like to post your (anything up to) 50,000 word manuscript to me, then I’ll check it for spelling and grammar. I won’t alter the story at all, so rest assured there. I prefer to mark a physical manuscript rather than work online, as my eyes do not fare too well if I stare at a screen for long periods of time. So … send me something you don’t mind me writing on with my red pen.
What about the price? Well, all I’ll charge is the price of one of my books and a review. You can buy an eBook, paperback or audio version of whichever of my books interest you. I’ll work on the plan that one review will equal up to 50,000 words of your manuscript. Books from 50,000 – 100,000 words will equal two reviews, and so on.
As soon as I see the review (s) online then I’ll post your manuscript back to you in the stamped addressed envelope you have provided (depending of course whether or not I’ve finished marking your manuscript!). If you live outside of the UK, then I think you would need to send me the cost of posting it back to you via Paypal (unless you can think of a better way of doing it!)
That’s all there is to it. If I receive a sudden influx of manuscripts then I’ll have to close submissions until I’ve caught up.
For more information about where to post your manuscript, please email me at stevie@stevie-turner-author.co.uk with ‘Proofread’ in the subject box.
Christina's Blog said:
Your offer sounds intriguing. I’m going to tag your post. I’m writing a novel for the Nanowrimo and after it’s edited in the next few months I’ll be ready for a read through. For the price of a book! that is entrepreneurial.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for connecting, Christina. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Jane Sturgeon said:
Stevie, this is a great idea and I hope it grows for you, which I feel it will. I have watched a fair few videos recently on ‘how to market your own book’ and everyone has different ideas. I feel that playing to your strengths, as you are, is the way to go. It’s engaging and I will most certainly be asking for your service when my next book is ready. I would love to come and meet you over on the Albert Dock, 7th Sept, but I am unable to. Feel the supportive energy nonetheless. All power to your creative elbow and thank you for the follow. Jane
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Jane for your comments – much appreciated!
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robertawrites235681907 said:
This is an interesting idea, Stevie. Unfortunately, the South African postal service is far to unreliable for me to avail myself of this, but I think it is a lovely idea of yours.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Robbie. I can’t stare at a screen for very long these days without getting sore eyes. I’m better with a physical manuscript.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you for the re-blog.
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica said:
Fantastic offer and one I may take you up on. 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Cheers Marje. I look forward to it.
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justmuddlingthroughlife said:
This is a very kind and generous offer. If my manuscript was anywhere near complete I would definitely be sending it to you. My spelling is good but my grammar is not. I’m sure this will be popular! And you will be busy.
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Stevie Turner said:
I’ve got one customer so far. It’s early days yet…
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justmuddlingthroughlife said:
I read your Daughter in law syndrome and have left you a small review as MazzW. Hope it’s ok. I will remember your service when I have finished my manuscript, if you are still offering it then, thanks.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thank you for a great review! Let me know if you ever send me a manuscript.
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justmuddlingthroughlife said:
Thanks Stevie, I will definitely let you know.
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Terri Webster Schrandt said:
I hope you like fitness because I may take you up on this, Stevie! What a great offer!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Terri. Le me know if you post a manuscript to me.
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Miriam Hurdle said:
This is a very generous offer, Steve!
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Stevie Turner said:
Let me know if you ever send me a manuscript.
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Miriam Hurdle said:
I surely will keep that in mind, Steve.
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willowdot21 said:
What an excellent offer.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Willow. Maybe you’ll take it up?
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willowdot21 said:
I would love to but no where near ready yet 💜💜💜
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. said:
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine and commented:
Stevie Turner is offering a second pair of eyes on your manuscript for a very reasonable cost.. and I mean reasonable. So head over and check it out.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Sally for re-blogging this.
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dgkaye said:
Very generous of you Stevie! I’ll share it FB for you in both my groups to bring you business. 🙂 x
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Debby – very kind of you. x
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dgkaye said:
Hope it brings you some readers 🙂 x
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Stevie Turner said:
One customer has said he’ll send his manuscript. I’m just waiting to see if he keeps his part of the bargain!
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dgkaye said:
I’m going to reblog your post later this week and try and get you some business, lol. I hope you won’t be swarmed lol 🙂 x
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Debby. Okay so far…three interested and one definite.
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dgkaye said:
Wow, you’ll be swamped, lol 🙂
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Ashlynn Waterstone said:
Reblogged this on Waterstone Way and commented:
I think this is an intriguing barter system. Stop by and see if you agree.
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Ashlynn Waterstone said:
My WordPress is not cooperating at the moment. I’ll try to share there later.
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Ashlynn Waterstone said:
I figured things out and now I have shared it on my blog – https://waterstoneway.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/bartering-authorshelpingauthors-writingcommunity/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Ashlynn.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for the re-blog, Ashlynn.
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Clive said:
Sounds a good idea, hope it goes well. Judging by what I see on Facebook – but much less so in blogs, to be fair – there are quite a few authors who would benefit from your help 😉
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Stevie Turner said:
Yep!
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jwebster2 said:
how widely do you want this blog shared?
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Stevie Turner said:
Share away. It’ll either be a flop or I’ll be inundated. We’ll see …
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jwebster2 said:
well I shared it on my facebook page and to the Sci Fi round table 🙂
Hopefully you’ll get a reasonable response
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Stevie Turner said:
Cheers Jim.
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Stevie Turner said:
Already have one customer!
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jwebster2 said:
that’s good 🙂
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