The Manuscript Appraisal Agency
Brian Cook, ProprietorABN: 17 691 037 469
PO Box 577 Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: +61 2 4384 4466
Email: briancook@manuscriptagency.com.au
Established in 1996
Though a logical a step, the prospect of critical review leaves most writers feeling vulnerable and uncertain. It did me until I was referred to Brian Cook. I am so grateful for it! Prior to assessment I had no idea if I would ever be published. I’d already been rejected by some of the best. After applying MAA’s suggestions, I not only sold my novel, I landed a three book deal with HarperCollins!
The assessor gave careful attention to detail, explaining the strengths and weaknesses of my writing and commenting point by point on the story, its characters and plot. They helped particularly with my weak spot—dialog—and I am now getting fabulous feedback for how natural it sounds. Armed with specific suggestions for improving the work, I was able to revise with clear goals in mind. And the revision was a success! My first novel, Spell of Rosette, is coming out January 2009 and that is only the beginning of my writing career. MAA’s input got me thinking like a novelist and writing like one too.
Thank you Brian.
You’ve brought out the writer in me and now there is no looking back!
Kim Falconer July 30, 2008 www.falconastrology.com