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Our Manuscript Editor:

Manuscript Critique is honored to provide
the editorial critique services
of legendary former fiction editor Michael Garrett!

Writers who want affordable, straightforward manuscript critique services backed by decades of expertise turn to Michael Garrett, one of the world’s most accomplished manuscript editors and internationally published authors. In addition, although he has retired from developmental editing, he now provides an exclusive critique service for talented authors who take their craft seriously and recognize the value of expert guidance.

Michael isn’t just any manuscript editor; he served as Stephen King’s first editor and publisher. Beyond that, he distinguishes himself by excelling as both a highly respected manuscript editor and an internationally published writer. In addition, his books, both traditionally and self‑published, have earned awards and attracted television options, showcasing his mastery of both sides of the industry.

Ultimately, Michael Garrett’s rare combination of credentials makes him your strongest choice for insightful manuscript feedback.

 

Michael’s Manuscript Editing Experience

 

Stephen King’s first editor and publisher

Former Writer’s Digest School Editorial Associate

Contracted fiction editor with Pocket Books

Contracted fiction editor with Kensington Publishing

Recommended by the highly reputable Preditors & Editors website

Proclaimed as a top manuscript editor in The Literary Marketplace, the industry’s directory of proven commercial professionals

Listed in Publishers Marketplace

Worked in an editorial capacity with several best-selling authors

Edited more than 1,500 novels

Michael’s Publishing Experience

"Twilight Zone" cover, faceless blue with man in business suit seated at a table, featuring story by manuscript consultant Michael GarrettShort story published in the original Twilight Zone magazineCover of "Mercie's Secret" by manuscript editor Michael Garrett, featuring the face of beautiful blonde female holding dead flowers

Secular novel Keeper optioned for a television movie

Short stories published internationally and optioned for television

Over the Edge, Christian suspense novel, American Fiction Award winner

Captive, Christian suspense novel, Best Book Award finalist

Nothing to Lose, Christian romantic suspense novel

5-star Christian suspense thriller, Mercie’s Secret

"Nothing to Lose" cover by manuscript editor Michael Garrett, featuring attractive young woman facing forward and man and dog walking away behindRelated Article:"Over the Edge" cover by manuscript editor Michael Garrett, featuring the silhouette of a woman facing away toward a forested road

Best Book Editors? Says Who?

Don’t Trust Online Book Editing Searches!

The Downside of Critique Groups!

 

And coming soon,
Michael’s latest suspense thriller:



Cover of Michael Garrett's suspense thriller "TAKEN" with a frazzled and soiled young woman bound at the wrists by rope facing away toward icicles on a window

Gain the insight of our manuscript editor’s critique service at an unbelievably affordable price!

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