ITEM: Manuscript critique from Jessica Leeke, Senior Commissioning Editor at Simon & Schuster
DETAIL: I will read and critique your novel (up to 100,000 words) and edit the first 50 pages, delivering either by email or over coffee at Simon & Schuster at mutual convenience. I’ll also critique your pitch letter. And a goody bag of books will be yours. Literary / quality commercial fiction preferred.
BIO: I am Senior Commissioning Editor at Simon & Schuster publishing literary fiction and fiction with reading group appeal. My authors include Lisa Genova, Benjamin Wood, Wendy Wallace, Lloyd Shepherd and Tom Barbash. I also work with Philipp Meyer, Elizabeth Strout, and Tom Rob Smith. I was shortlisted for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize in 2011.
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Were you reading my mind, Jessica? £100
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I might regret this, bidding against Shelley again, but it’s a good cauuse … £110
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Should ask: is it OK if the MS comes to you later rather than earlier? Is there any time-limit?
No time limit. The highest bidder can deliver their manuscript when they are ready.
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£220 Oh, look who I’m bidding against, again 🙂
Gah! All’s fair in love and war… £230
Hi John *waves* £250… ( sorry shelly )
This is SUCH a good offer (and such a good cause)
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Taking a deep breath – £305
£350 – good cause and a fantastic opportunity!
What a wonderful offer! £359, because I like odd numbers.
£375. Whoop!
crossed fingers £410
I feel like a bingo caller… all the fours £444
What a great idea and a great cause. Counting my pennies. When does the auction close?
Tomorrow 8pm
£500. For Fiona (next 10 Christmas and Birthdays!)
WoW !
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