A PREVIEW, according to the New Oxford American Dictionary, 2nd Ed., is “a commentary on or appraisal of a forthcoming book, based on an advance viewing.”

As the self-publishing market explodes, many authors and publishers want to know how their book will compete in the market. Is the cover design and layout appropriate for the genre? Is the back cover copy successful? Are the illustrations explicit?

We can answer these questions.

For $79, authors and publishers can submit works* and receive a quick, qualified evaluation. Each work submitted will be examined by one of our senior editorial staff for interior and exterior layout design, content, and proofing concerns. Each work will also be examined for plot and dialogue coherence, in the case of fiction, and organization and originality in the case of nonfiction. Finally, all works will be appraised as to their competitiveness in the marketplace, including packaging and pricing.

Clarion Preview fills an important need in the contemporary publishing world – that of providing professional and timely feedback. With the already huge and still growing POD market that allows authors to make changes without penalties, Clarion Preview can help to make your work more attractive to booksellers and readers.

Authors and publishers who order a Clarion Preview, and then decide to purchase a Clarion Review, will receive a $50 discount on the additional review.

Clarion Preview customers will receive a written evaluation within two weeks of the receipt of their book.

* Only bound volumes are accepted. We want to see what you consider the finished book, or the book that you would send to reviewers.