Editorial Consultations
Cortney Lamar Charleston offers multiple consultation options to aid poets in preparing their full-length manuscripts, chapbook manuscripts and poem packets for submission to presses and periodicals. Interested poets can choose from the menu of available options to create the package that best suits their needs.
The three core services are as follows:
Comprehensive Written Feedback - Charleston provides written commentary in response to the topical guidances requested by the submitting author. The commentary will review and speak to the entire manuscript or packet as a single entity. Written feedback will be between one and ten pages, as appropriate for the length of the manuscript or packet reviewed.
Annotations & Edit Suggestions - Charleston provides notes and/or responses on the individual poems included in the manuscript or packet and suggest edits where (potentially) impactful. The submitting author still provides guidance on what areas feedback are most desired on.
Virtual Consultation - Charleston meets with submitting author via virtual call (ex: Google Hangout, Zoom, Teams) to discuss the direction of the manuscript or packet, in response to the guidances provided. (This option can compliment or replace the other core services.)
Pricing & Payment
The pricing matrix for all service options is below. After determining what services you desire, expand and fill out the request form beneath the chart. Charleston will accept requests as capacity allows (and you will receive a response accepting or declining your inquiry within 24-48 hours).
Payment is made in two installments:
Manuscript Transmittal: 50% of the payment is due when the manuscript or packet is sent. Editorial review will not begin unless this amount is paid.
Delivery of Feedback: The remaining 50% must be paid to receive the final written notes or schedule the virtual consultation.
