Stream Writing

‘Book Doctor’ Package
If you are still writing your book and want feedback on the story so far, you can send me some sample chapters and I will steer you in the right direction. I call this the Book Doctor Package because I help nurse your writing and bring it into the light of day.

‘Submission Service’ Package
For a fixed fee, I also offer a ‘submission service package’ in which I look at the first 50 pages, the covering letter and the synopsis. Please email me for more details. Hannah@streamwriting.com

What exactly is a reader?
My knowledge of the industry comes from my experience as a reader. When your script/manuscript is sent to a producer or an agent it goes straight to a reader (who is usually either the assistant of the person you've targeted or an in-house reader or freelance). The reader then writes a synopsis and more importantly an analysis of the script/manuscript with a final recommendation at the end. The producer or agent decides whether or not to read your work based solely on this coverage.

Do you read short stories & articles?
The answer is yes! If you want feedback on a short story you want to submit for publication or a competition then send it to me. Similarly if you have written an article and want fresh advice I can help you on that.

Are you available to write blogs, articles & ebooks?
Again, the answer is yes. Contact me on my email to discuss my rates.

What do I do next?
Simply send me an email. Hannah@streamwriting.com

How Do I Send My Material To You?
Via email as a word document. Please do not send me hard copies.
Email to Hannah@streamwriting.com

Payment
Payment is received in advance either through paypal or via my bank account. I will confirm receipt and then ask you to submit your material. The turnaround time is anything from one to three weeks.

We can discuss my hourly rate and any specific report requirements during our initial email correspondence. Any telephone conversations or additional critiques will again be charged at the hourly rate.

"Almost anyone can be an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this state of being"
A.A. Milne

Testimonials
Despite having published a number of science and popular science books over the years, one of which – Sperm Wars – reached the dizzy heights of number 7 in the Sunday Times best-seller list back in 1996 and, in translation, achieved something similar in places as far afield as Germany, Poland and China, when I turned my hand to writing fiction a few years ago I have to confess I struggled. Although my agent sent the eventual manuscript out to a number of publishers it was always returned with the dreaded ‘Interesting but…’ In the end I grew so close to the novel I just couldn’t see what I was doing wrong and finding your Manuscript Critique service on the Internet decided I had nothing to lose by sending it to you. I certainly haven’t been disappointed. Your fresh eyes and experience combined with a real perception of where the character and plot development was failing gave the project – and me - a whole new lease of life. And just over a year later I received that response from publishers which all writers crave. Primal is being published by Random House in the UK in June, the USA in July, and – in translation – in at least The Netherlands and Israel soon after. In my acknowledgments I’ve credited you with “rejuvenating criticism” because that was what it was. Without your input, I know the manuscript would still be languishing in an archive on my computer. Many thanks.
R.W. Spain

"Working on my book with Hannah has been a great experience. Her feedback and guidance is invaluable especially as she has a way to coax the better writer out of me! My style has deepened and with that my confidence has grown. The collection of ideas that I started with has been turned into a real book, one that has a far greater chance of publication than anything I could have produced on my own. As an investment I can wholeheartedly recommend it, it is the best one I have made for a long time."
J.M.J - Spain

"I decided early on that if I wanted readers and publishers to value my writing, then I had to invest in developing my skills. I was really impressed with Hannah and did not hesitate in booking her services for six months. My collection of short stories are now completed thanks to Hannah's invaluable insight, motivation and genuine care. And most importantly, I have also found an agent."
J.C - England

"With Hannah's help my writing has moved onto another level. Her feedback has given me an insight into where my strengths lie, shown me how to keep the narrative flow moving and engaging, and opened my eyes to some of the pitfalls into which I occasionally stumbled. The opening four chapters of my novel are now tight and gleaming bright."
L.S. - England