Manuscript Consultations: Let’s Work Together
Here’s what people are saying about working with me:
“Kerry Clare brought her talents as an editor, reader and best-selling author to bear on my manuscript. Her extensive comments revealed the strengths and weaknesses in my plot, characterization and dramatic tension, and she provided concrete suggestions on how to make improvements. I would highly recommend her.” —JC
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“Working with Kerry Clare on my manuscript was a truly positive experience. Her feedback was detailed, straightforward, and insightful. Her intuition and perceptiveness not only helped me focus on rewriting and improving weak areas, but her notes gave me a much better perspective overall and her comments became a gateway to adding more depth to the stories. If you are looking for someone with a great understanding of fiction and a passion for writing, Kerry is an excellent choice. She combines dexterous editing with inspiration and kindness.” —AB
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“Kerry Clare is the sunshine of the literary world. My initial consultations with her were professional, positive and friendly. I love her energy. The enthusiasm Kerry showed for my manuscript was in stark contrast to other consultants I have dealt with on my journey. It was clear she had spent significant time with my words, characters, plot and writing style. Kerry’s feedback was practical and purposeful and she left me with an attainable road map to move forward. If my book ever gets published, there will be a huge shout out to Kerry Clare because I would not have been able to iron out the kinks—and a few canyon sized holes—without her.” —E. Brooks
Three spaces are still available for 2025! You can see what’s available and register for your spot right here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dOpQA5urx9CoVyAJH9ukKEwPWXOqj3enPiQMY9971w8/edit
Let’s work together so I can help you bring your creative dreams to fruition!
Here’s how it works: on the first day of the month, you share your 80,000 word manuscript with me. I get back to you after having read it twice with a detailed letter with my feedback, as well as an annotated manuscript, and then we make an appointment for a one hour online meeting to talk about everything together and leave you galvanized and inspired for what’s next.
In my manuscript consultations, I bring my experience and expertise to the table (as author of three novels, editor of a nonfiction anthology, a literary critic for 15 years, a writing instructor since 2011, and an avid expert reader since forever) to help make your own vision for your project come to life, helping guide you towards creative realization and marketability.
WHAT IF… are my favourite magic words in this process.
And WHAT IF I got to make that creative magic with you?
I charge a very reasonable $1500 CDN, plus applicable taxes for manuscripts up to 80,000 words. A $.03 surcharge is applied for every word beyond that limit. You can claim your spot here. Send me an email if you have any questions, and please spread the word to anybody you think might be interested.
More client feedback:
“It was clear that Kerry thoroughly read my manuscript. She was extremely generous and extensive in her comments. She made me think about what kind of book I have and what I aspire it to be. She definitely challenged me. It’s clear that Kerry has read a lot and can compare what you are trying to accomplish (even if you don’t exactly know what that is) to what else she’s read. I would 100% recommend working with Kerry. ” —PT
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“Thanks again for everything. Your suggestions are still generating ideas.” —LL
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“Kerry Clare is Canada’s best reader. Therefore, she was my first choice for a manuscript consultation of my middle grade novel. With her erudite and unique mastery of giving feedback to writers, I’m now able to write a new draft of my novel with renewed confidence, skills, and ideas. She’s the only person I would consider sending my early draft to because sharing a draft with her feels like sharing confidential dreams: the hope of a better manuscript.” —S.
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“I wanted to send along a note of gratitude to say just how impactful your notes, comments, and discussion have been as I muddle my way through writing my first novel. I woke up in the middle of the night last night and had to make notes on my phone in response to some of your questions that I woke up thinking about!” —Joanne Gallant
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“Kerry helped me immensely with one of my great weaknesses: pulling my head out of the sentences and seeing how my manuscript was (and was not) working as a whole! Signing up for her manuscript evaluation helped me to work to a deadline and, after attending to her careful edits, my manuscript is now a real thing–an almost-finished thing! ” —Susan Sanford Blades
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“Kerry knows her stuff and provided valuable, insightful comments.They were exactly what I needed to hear and surpassed my expectations. I’m looking forward to working with her again on a future project. I highly recommend her!” —Maria Laserra
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“I highly recommend working with Kerry. She met my novel and characters where they were. Her perceptive questions helped me cut through a morass of unnecessary complications and forgotten rabbit trails, and her enthusiasm reignited my own. It was fun, and I learned so much!” —Marion Agnew
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“Working with Kerry Clare on my fiction manuscript (a whole new venture for me!) was invigorating: she has boundless enthusiasm, ideas aplenty, and a generous spirit, all of which made for a rich, encouraging, and inspiring conversation. I came away from the consultation process brimming with ideas about how to move forward.” —Sonja Boon
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“It was a pleasure to work with Kerry on my manuscript. Her ability to balance constructive criticism with positive feedback made the entire process a joy. She took the time to understand my vision and offered thoughtful, nuanced critiques that left me feeling inspired and motivated to continue working on my novel. If you’re looking for an editor to help you take your manuscript to the next level, look no further.” —Renée Belliveau
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“Kerry has a keen eye for editing, and her feedback on my novel draft was immensely helpful. She was supportive from beginning to end, and she left me feeling empowered to start the revisions process. I can’t recommend her highly enough!” —Laura Schechter
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“Thanks so much for your thoughtful critique of my manuscript. I appreciate your time and care.” —CM
