First 25 Pages Critique
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It’s possible to tell a lot about a manuscript based on the opening pages. This critique service offered with a quick turn-around time could be just what you need to strengthen your story without a hefty price tag. While a critique of the first twenty-five pages can never replace a full manuscript critique or developmental edit, it can point out weak spots that might keep a reader from continuing. It can also turn up foundational problems that will affect the rest of the manuscript.
When you learn how to spot and fix troublesome spots in the opening pages, chances are good you’ll be able to spot (and fix) similar trouble throughout the remainder of the manuscript.
This critique will consider potential problem areas such as:
POV,
opening scene,
scene vs. summary,
showing vs. telling,
character development,
pacing,
world building without info dumping,
Delia
“The things Tiffiny caught in my opening pages were spot on. I can’t believe I missed them myself. I was particularly concerned about the pacing and my characters’ names. Tiffiny’s feedback on my opening pages set my manuscript on a better path.”
Tonia
“Tiffiny helped me unscrambled a very intimate story. I had worked so closely with the narrative that I could not see the forest for the trees. Her analysis pointed out areas that might send readers in a wrong direction or worse, confuse them and impede my message. I was able to take her comments & edits and continue to move the story forward to clarify my intentions. I am very grateful for her assistance.”
What’s NOT included:
proofreading/copy-editing
style sheet
book map
follow-up call
What’s included:
two reads of your first 25 pages
some in-line comments
editorial letter
follow-up via email
Your investment:
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$200
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$100