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A clear way to choose the right editorial read.

Four ways to find out what your manuscript is doing, what it’s trying to do, and how to close the gap. Start with how much clarity you need.

THE FOUR READS

Every read is a letter.

They differ in how deep they go.

Opening Critique

A letter on your opening: what hooks, what drags, what to fix first.

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First-Look

A short letter on the three or four biggest things holding a finished draft back.

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Manuscript Assessment

The full diagnosis in a letter of ten-plus pages, ending in a ranked revision list.

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Developmental Edit

The Assessment plus inline comments at the exact line, a scene-by-scene book map, and a wrap-up call.

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COMPARE

What each read includes

Same eyes, same standards. The difference is scope.

Editorial letter

Up to 10 pages, on the opening

Short letter, top priorities

10+ pages

10+ pages

Chapter-by-chapter critique of the opening

What’s working, named

Where to focus first

Prioritized revision list

Plot, structure & pacing

Character arcs & relationships

The romance arc, when it drives the book

Point of view, voice & dialogue

On the opening

Genre & market fit

Direction check

Inline comments throughout

The Book Map

Wrap-up call

Follow-up support by email

Free sample first

Turnaround

1–2 weeks

2 weeks

3–4 weeks

4–6 weeks

Starting price

€0.012/word, €80 min

€0.006/word, €120 min

€0.013/word, €550 min

€0.022/word, €1,300 min

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Your letter arrives

See how I work before you commit.

Every project starts with a free sample: send your opening chapter or first 2,000 words, and I’ll return a detailed critique so you know exactly what you’d be paying for. One per author.

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50% deposit books your slot; the balance is due before delivery. Milestone payment plans are available for Developmental Edits. Final quotes use your exact word count. Rates follow EFA guidance. Prices in euros.