Manuscript Critique Services
“I always had the sense that I could affect the way people felt about things, that I could inform the way people looked at things.”
We look at the big picture to make sure your story has all the right elements
Our editors help guide your content so you can express your story with clarity and confidence. Manuscript Critiques focus on story structure, plot, and characters for fiction or clarity within your nonfiction thesis. This read-through will give you a baseline for where you are and how your book would do if it were published as-is. We’re here to make sure your story has all the parts it needs and evaluate whether your message is on the mark. Our editors are thoughtful and professional, able to provide feedback to enhance your story and the best next steps. Consultations can be done at any time during your writing process to ensure you have all the elements in place to produce a standout book.
We recommend critiques as a solid first step on your publishing journey.
A “Bad Draft Check-In” is a light critique that helps navigate you to your best next draft, focused on your top three pain points.
Starting at $375
Guidelines
All critique services are delivered digitally.
Some areas of Focus
Story Structure and Plot
Setting
Characters
Tone/Point of View
Thesis (Nonfiction)
Timing and Pacing
Overview
Project timelines can take up to 8 weeks
Critiques provide constructive criticism and targeted suggestions to smooth out the rough patches in your work
Perfect drafts aren’t needed and we won’t worry about grammar or copyediting issues
Services Include
A complete read of your manuscript
Light annotations or targeted concerns
Critique letter breakdown of the focus points above with clear, actionable next steps
Services Do Not Include
Physical changes made to your manuscript or Developmental Editing
Copyediting Services
Book review for print or online publication