Manuscript Critique/ Beta Reading
Editorial Services
Not quite ready for a developmental edit?
Finished revising after a developmental edit and want fresh eyes?
This cost-effective option is for you!
Let’s face it. Giving your manuscript to a friend to read might result in a lot of praise (or a lot of faint praise), but will that really help make your book the best it can be? You want people to love your book, sure, but you want your audience to love it for real, not just because they love you.
A beta read is the perfect option to learn what an attentive and dedicated reader makes of your book. In what ways is the manuscript most successful and how can you build on that in revision? What is most engaging in the narrative? Where does the structure go off the rails? Which characters need more flesh on the bones? What questions need to be answered?
While this service does not include in-line comments, my signature critique shares similarities to a full developmental edit. You’ll receive a thorough, personalized written report highlighting the big picture strengths, opportunities for improvement, and suggestions for next steps.
Pricing from $599