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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
15+ pages
Chapter-by-chapter critique of the opening
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What’s working, named
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Where to focus first
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Prioritized revision list
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Plot, structure & pacing
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Character arcs & relationships
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The romance arc, when it drives the book
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Point of view, voice & dialogue
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Genre & market fit
Direction check
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Inline comments throughout
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The Book Map
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Wrap-up call
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Follow-up support by email
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Free sample first
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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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See how I work before you commit.
Every project starts with a free sample: send your opening or a scene, up to 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.