Client manuscript intake form

Good analysis begins with the correct draft, the correct scope, and a shared understanding of what the author wants the edit to accomplish.

The short version: Use this form before importing or analyzing a manuscript. Adapt contract and consent language with qualified professional advice.

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Novilot Editor manuscript request form — Request the manuscript
Ask the author to share a Novilot book or upload a file. They choose whether to allow AI checks.
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Keep intake separate from diagnosis

The intake form captures author goals and operational facts. It should not promise a diagnosis before the editor has read the manuscript or imply that software output determines the edit.

Copy and adapt the template

Replace bracketed or generic language with the facts of the engagement. Templates do not replace professional or legal advice.

Plain markdown. Pastes into Notion, Google Docs, Scrivener or a text file.

Author and manuscript

Confirm the source material.

Author name and preferred contact
Manuscript title and version date
Genre, audience, and approximate word count
Series context or previous books

Goals and concerns

Let the author define the problem in their own terms.

What do you want this edit to accomplish?
Which parts feel strongest?
Which parts concern you most?
What feedback have you already received?

Scope and deliverables

Match the form to the contract.

Type of edit
Material included and excluded
Editorial letter, inline notes, call, or other deliverables
Deadline and revision schedule

Confidentiality and tools

Obtain specific authorization before processing.

NDA or confidentiality requirements
Third-party tools permitted
AI-assisted analysis permitted: yes / no / discuss
Retention and deletion requirements
Sensitive or personal data present

Handoff

Prevent version confusion.

Preferred file format
Track Changes or comment expectations
Style sheet supplied
Correct final upload link and filename

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Import only after scope and authorization are clear

Novilot’s editor path begins with the client-authorized manuscript and a defined analysis purpose.