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.
— Ellis Cose

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


Manuscript Critiques by Black & Bookish

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