Editorial Services
Editorial services for writers who want to refine their manuscript and prepare it for the publishing market with professional insight.
- First Chapter Assessment
- Editorial Proposal
- Manuscript Evaluation Reports
For many, writing a novel is the most important project of their lives — an intimate and demanding journey, with saddlebags full of doubts and uncertainties. At Malarracha, we help you travel that road with an expert and honest perspective, capable of evaluating your manuscript from both within and without.
We do not simply assess the literary quality of your text with honesty. We examine its structure, narrative strength, coherence, and its ability to connect with readers — an essential factor for any real chance of positioning it within the publishing market.
We provide the perspective needed to understand how your work may be perceived, what it truly conveys, and how to present it with clarity and professionalism.
We offer accessible services designed for riders embarking on their first great route. We combine literary judgment with strategic insight to help you reflect on your manuscript and approach the publishing world with an external, objective perspective.
First Chapter Assessment
The first chapter determines the fate of a novel. It is where the voice is established, the conflict introduced, and the reader’s interest either captured — or lost. It is also the point at which an editor decides whether to keep reading.
Our first chapter assessment provides a rigorous, honest evaluation of that decisive opening. We examine the strength of the start, the clarity of the setup, the construction of the protagonist, narrative pace, and the text’s ability to build anticipation from the very first pages.
This is not a superficial correction, but a critical reading shaped by editorial insight and strategic perspective. We assess how the text functions on a literary level and how it may be perceived from the outside: what the novel promises, what it truly conveys, and whether it meets the standards of today’s publishing market.
It is an agile and accessible service, designed for writers who wish to ensure their story begins with strength before moving forward or submitting their manuscript to publishers.
Because, in many cases, everything begins — and everything is decided — within those first pages.
Análisis de propuesta editorial
A strong novel can lose its way if it is not supported by a clear and professional editorial proposal. The way a manuscript is presented plays a decisive role in the first impression it makes on an editor.
The editorial proposal analysis evaluates how your dossier is structured: the synopsis, the cover letter, the author biography, and the overall positioning of the project. We review the clarity of the concept, the coherence of the narrative, the ability to synthesize the story effectively, and its suitability for the type of publisher you intend to approach.
This is not merely about reviewing texts, but about assessing whether the proposal clearly communicates what your novel is, who it is intended for, and why it deserves to be read. We examine whether it conveys solidity, maturity, and a genuine understanding of the publishing market.
This service is designed for writers who wish to present their work with professional judgment, avoiding common mistakes and strengthening the impact of their project before submitting it to publishers.
Because in publishing, quality matters. But clarity matters just as much.
Preparation of Manuscript Evaluation Reports
Finishing a novel is a significant achievement. But understanding where the manuscript truly stands requires an external, expert, and objective reading. The manuscript evaluation report provides a comprehensive and well-founded assessment of the work as a whole.
We analyze the narrative structure, character development, pacing, internal coherence, and the strength of the central conflict. We assess the literary quality of the text and its ability to sustain interest throughout the narrative, clearly identifying its strengths and the areas open to improvement.
Beyond the strictly literary dimension, we incorporate an editorial and strategic perspective: how the novel may be perceived from the outside, what expectations it creates, and how it positions itself within the current landscape.
The result is a rigorous and honest assessment that allows the author to understand the true state of the work and make more informed decisions before submitting it to publishers or including it as part of an editorial proposal.
Because writing is a creative process, but improving a work requires perspective.
“Every manuscript is an uncertain road: we listen to the sound of your engine and read the asphalt beneath your wheels, offering a clear, demanding, and honest perspective on the path that still lies ahead.”
New releases
How would an average citizen, overwhelmed by the same problems as most people, react if suddenly thrown into a truly extraordinary situation? How far would this citizen be willing to go to achieve their goals?
The Wrecked Lady is a novel of intrigue, surprising historical discoveries, ambition, and a meticulous police investigation. But it is also a story marked by personal dissatisfaction, lost love, and a headlong rush forward.
Available:
From May 15 onwards
Format:
Digital and print
Genre:
Historical novel
