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Query critiques include a thorough look at your query with notes on what works as well as suggestions for improvement. You'll also get a second pass if you'd like me to take a look at your revision.
Query (up to two reads) $45 |
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Middle Grade and Young Adult. We'll work on making your beginning as strong as possible, but you'll also get things to look for throughout your manuscript. I'll provide overall comments on things like voice, characters, and hook. You'll also get line edits which will include things like problematic sentences, use of dialogue tags, and overused words, as well as my thoughts as a reader as I go along. And because it's just as important, I'll share what works and what's done well in your story.
BONUS: I'll send you reports related to your particular fixes so you can see how often they appear in the entire manuscript. First ten pages $90 First twenty pages $120 *Please note, I don't currently do full manuscript critiques or copyedits, but can recommend some wonderful editors. Picture Books. I'll provide overall comments on things like voice, characters, and hook. You'll also get line edits which will include things like problematic sentences, use of dialogue tags, and overused words, as well as my thoughts as a reader as I go along. And because it's just as important, I'll share what works and what's done well in your story. Up to 700 words $50 700 + words $75 *Please note that this should really only be for nonfiction/biography manuscripts, but I can also help you cut your word count in a longer picture book. |
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If you need a little extra support or want to talk through the edits, let's hop on the phone or chat via Skype or Google Hangouts.
20 minute call $20 |
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Terms of Service
To request a critique, please email me at dee (at) deeromito (dot) com or use the contact form above.
All payments will go through PayPal. Payment is required before I begin on the project.
While I will do my best to help you get your pages in the best shape possible, know that there is no guarantee of getting representation or a publishing contract based on my edits.
Turn around time will usually be two weeks after I receive your query or pages. I will give you a window before we get started.
Be aware that many manuscripts have similar themes. If I feel like your manuscript is too similar to something I'm working on, I will pass on editing it. If I do take it on, while I will not ever use your words or ideas, I cannot guarantee I won't work on something in the same vein at some point.
By scheduling and paying for a critique you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
All payments will go through PayPal. Payment is required before I begin on the project.
While I will do my best to help you get your pages in the best shape possible, know that there is no guarantee of getting representation or a publishing contract based on my edits.
Turn around time will usually be two weeks after I receive your query or pages. I will give you a window before we get started.
Be aware that many manuscripts have similar themes. If I feel like your manuscript is too similar to something I'm working on, I will pass on editing it. If I do take it on, while I will not ever use your words or ideas, I cannot guarantee I won't work on something in the same vein at some point.
By scheduling and paying for a critique you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.