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Manuscript Evaluation
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Developmental Edit
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Re-Read Report
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Critiques
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Manuscript Evaluation ✳︎ Developmental Edit ✳︎ Re-Read Report ✳︎ Critiques ✳︎ DYI ✳︎
Manuscript Evaluation
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A manuscript evaluation focuses on the story's content to guide authors in improving the big-picture elements, like character development, emotional connection, pacing, structure, and world-building.
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A manuscript evaluation is for authors who plan to query, self-publish, or want hands-on help in learning content editing.
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You should consider a manuscript evaluation after your story’s final draft or when you’ve taken your story as far as you can and are ready for some guidance.
Developmental Edit
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A developmental edit focuses on the story’s content to guide authors in improving the big-picture elements, like character development, emotional connection, pacing, structure, and world-building.
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A developmental edit is for authors who plan to query, self-publish, or want hands-on help in learning content editing.
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You should consider a developmental edit after your story is as developed as possible, either from a critique partner, beta readers, or extensive self-edits.
Re-Read Report
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A re-read compares the revisions to the feedback received.
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A re-read is for authors who have worked with me on a previous edit and need to know if their revisions work.
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You should consider a re-read after you've received a manuscript evaluation, developmental edit, or critique and applied the feedback received.
Critiques
Get clear, actionable feedback on your query letter, synopsis, and opening five pages to see how your submission package lands on an agent or editor's desk.
What’s Included
One Round: Receive a comprehensive critique form delivering actionable feedback and recommended revisions across your complete submission package.
Query Letter Review: In-depth feedback on your hook, conflict, stakes, pitch clarity, and author bio.
First Five Pages Review: Focused evaluation of opening action, dialogue flow, showing vs. telling, narrative voice, and reader connection.
Synopsis Review: Structural feedback on setting, main character arcs, plot progression, and resolution.
Materials to Submit
Send your story's query letter, synopsis, and first 5 double-spaced pages.
Get two targeted rounds of feedback on your query letter to ensure your pitch grabs the attention of literary agents and publishers.
What’s Included
Round 1: In-line comments, structural feedback, and recommended revisions on your hook, conflict, stakes, pitch, and author bio, plus answers to your specific questions.
Revisions: You revise your query letter using the feedback and submit your updated draft.
Round 2: In-line comments and annotations on your updated draft.
Materials to Submit
Send your story's draft query letter along with any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss.
Get two full rounds of feedback on your complete querying package to ensure your submission materials grab the attention of literary agents and publishers.
What’s Included
Round 1: In-line comments and feedback across your query letter, synopsis, and opening 50 pages, plus targeted questions to help expand your story elements.
Revisions: You revise your materials based on the feedback and submit your updated draft.
Round 2: In-line comments, feedback, and annotations on your revised query letter, synopsis, and opening 50 pages.
Materials to Submit
Send your query letter, synopsis, and first 50 double-spaced pages of your manuscript.
Get high-level structural guidance on your story's plot, character development, and narrative arc before you write or revise.
What’s Included
One Round of Feedback: In-line comments across your submitted materials.
Core Focus Areas: Character development, pacing, plot logic, scene development, storytelling/structure, and world-building.
Answers & Next Steps: Recommended revisions and targeted answers to your specific story questions.
BONUS Follow-Up: Send a free batch of follow-up questions after reviewing your feedback.
Materials to Submit
Send up to 50 double-spaced pages detailing your story’s foundation. This can include outlines, long synopses, beat sheets, character arcs, plot point overviews, or bullet points. Be sure to highlight any areas where you are feeling stuck or have specific questions.