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Review Panel
15 publishing professionals review your manuscript. One honest, detailed PDF report — everything a traditional publisher would tell you, before you find out the hard way.
- 15 specialist reviewers across every professional dimension
- Overall grade, verdict, scored assessments & fix-it checklist
- We won’t tell you what you want to hear — we’ll tell you what you need to hear
The problem
Most authors publish blind.
Most authors spend months — sometimes years — writing their book. Then they upload it to Amazon without ever hearing what a professional would say about it. Not because they don't want honest feedback. Because honest feedback from a real editor costs hundreds of dollars and takes weeks to get back.
The Review Panel changes that. For less than twenty dollars, your manuscript goes in front of 15 specialist reviewers — each one evaluating it from a distinct professional perspective. You get back a full report: an overall grade, 15 scored assessments, a prioritised fix-it checklist, and a clear set of next steps. In two business days.
This is the feedback that used to exist only inside traditional publishing houses. Now it doesn't.
Why it matters
Most authors publish before they know what a publisher would have told them.
What you receive
A full publishing-house assessment. In your inbox.
Your Review Panel PDF covers every dimension a traditional publisher evaluates — scored, explained, and prioritised so you know exactly what to do next.
Overall Grade & Verdict
A clear A–F grade and a direct "Would I buy this?" answer from the panel. No ambiguity.
15 Specialist Scores
Each panel member rates your manuscript from their professional lens — acquisitions editor, developmental editor, pacing analyst, character critic, market strategist, and more.
Strengths & Weaknesses
What’s genuinely working, what isn’t, and the single highest-leverage thing to fix first.
Prioritised Fix-It Checklist
Every issue ranked by impact — Quick Fix, Major Revision, or Consider Professionally. Actionable from page one.
Market Readiness Assessment
Is this ready to publish as-is? Ready with fixes? Needs significant work? You’ll know exactly where you stand.
Your Next Steps
A closing summary that tells you the clearest path forward — specific to your manuscript and where it is right now.
What we need from you
Just your book.
Word, PDF, or EPUB — wherever your book is right now.
So we judge it against the right expectations.
Early draft, revised, or near-final — so feedback fits.
Tell us what you're unsure about, and we'll look closely.
Review Crew works for finished and nearly-finished books alike — whether you're published already or getting ready to be.
Simple from start to finish
How it works
Order
Check out securely — one service at a time, no account needed.
Upload your book
Send your manuscript and a couple of quick details.
Get your report
A scored, detailed review with a fix-it checklist, in 1–2 business days.
Often added with this
What comes next.
Developmental Editing — $99
If the review surfaces bigger structural notes, this is the deep fix — a full read with an actionable roadmap.
See Developmental Editing →The Complete Package — $599
Book's ready? Format it, cover it, and set it up for Amazon — all in one.
See the bundle →The panel
15 professionals. Every angle covered.
Your manuscript is assessed by 15 specialist reviewers, each evaluating it from a distinct professional perspective. Together they form a complete picture — the kind of feedback that used to exist only inside traditional publishing houses.
The Acquisitions Editor
Commercial viability — would a publisher buy this?
The Developmental Editor
Structure, arc, pacing & chapter flow
The Copy Editor
Grammar, consistency & technical issues
The Voice Coach
Narrative voice, tone & authorial presence
The Genre Reader
Does it deliver on genre expectations?
The Bookseller
Hand-sell appeal & shelf positioning
The Opening Hook Specialist
First page, first chapter — does it grab?
The Pacing Analyst
Momentum, sag points & reader retention
The Character Analyst
Believability, distinction & memorability
The Market Positioning Analyst
Comp titles, category fit & market timing
The Cover & Title Consultant
Does the title work? What cover direction fits?
The Amazon Listing Strategist
How would this book be described to maximise clicks?
The Reader Experience Critic
Emotional journey, satisfaction & resonance
The Tough Reviewer
No softening. The honest verdict most authors never hear.
The Encouragement Coach
What’s genuinely working — and why it matters.
Questions
Good to know
Is this read by 15 people?+
How honest is it, really?+
Will it rewrite or edit my book?+
What format do I send?+
Does it work for a published book?+
How long does it take?+
Is this right for you?
Who this is for.
This is for you if…
- Your manuscript is finished or nearly finished
- You want honest feedback before you publish
- You've been told it's good but you're not sure
- You want to know what a publisher would actually say
- You're about to spend money on formatting and covers and want to make sure the writing is ready first
This isn't for you if…
- You're looking for encouragement, not assessment
- Your manuscript is still in early draft (wait until it's more developed)
- You want line edits or a full copyedit (that's a different service)
Common questions
Things people ask before they order.
It might be direct. That's the point. But every piece of feedback is specific and actionable — not just "this is weak." You'll know exactly what to fix and why it matters.
Yes — and that's exactly why it costs $19.99 instead of $500. The system uses 15 specialist reviewer prompts, each evaluating your manuscript from a distinct professional angle. Joe reviews every report before it's delivered. You get the depth of a traditional editorial assessment at a fraction of the cost.
Then you'll know exactly what work it needs — before you spend money publishing it. That's the whole point. Many authors use the Review Panel as a checkpoint before they invest in formatting and covers.
Our promise
If we can't get it right, we'll make it right — or refund you.
You'll receive a complete, detailed report on your manuscript. If something isn't right with the report, I'll fix it. If I can't fix it, you get your money back. Simple.
This is a real assessment of your work. I take that seriously.
— Joe Boardman, EFA PublishingFind out before your readers do.
Get an honest, expert read on your book — and a clear plan to make it better.
Review my book — $19.99