Independent Literary Assessment Practice
MANUSCRIPT ASSESSMENT INTAKE — OPEN
Every manuscript deserves to be evaluated on its own merits.
Obsidian Lily was built around a structured assessment framework that promotes consistency, independence, and clear analytical thinking. By applying the same methodology to every manuscript, we ensure each one is assessed against the same standards, allowing the assessment to remain focused on the work itself while helping to minimize subjective influence.
The result is thoughtful, structured feedback designed to help authors make informed revision decisions.
Obsidian Lily is intended for writers seeking serious, structured assessment of their work at either chapter or manuscript level.
What you receive
- A written assessment report
- Analysis of narrative structure, pacing, character development, and prose execution
- Observations grounded in the submitted material
- Clear explanation of how the manuscript currently functions on the page
- Professional perspective on strengths, weaknesses, and genre alignment.
Typical Full Manuscript report length: 6–10 pages.
Typical Opening Chapter report length: 4-8 pages.
Dependent on length of submission.
Submissions are accepted only through the structured intake process when open.
Unsolicited submissions are not reviewed.
Contact
For general enquiries or privacy-related matters,
contact Obsidian Lily at:
Email: enquiries@obsidianlily.co.nz
Please note that manuscript submissions, assessments, and service requests are accepted only through the structured intake process when it is open. Unsolicited submissions are not reviewed.
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