A manuscript critique takes a big-picture approach to your book. Via margin notes and a detailed editorial letter, we assess your craft, structure, and marketability and give you a revision road map. Better than a beta read, this is an especially useful approach if you’ve recently finished a draft and now feel like you can’t see the forest for the trees. You need clear, constructive feedback from an editor who understands your vision and who knows how to align your intentions with your reader’s expectations.
What we do:
Perform a close, critical reading of your book
Notate the manuscript with questions, comments, and suggestions
Integrate feedback into a comprehensive editorial letter
For nonfiction: Consider structure, flow, clarity of ideas, and strength of argument
For fiction: Assess plot, characterization, pacing, theme, and tone
Research comparable titles and offer suggestions for positioning or pitch
Offer a revision road map
Time frame: 2-4 weeks