I will provide line edits, in-line comments, and an overview of how best to grab agents with your materials.
Starting from $20
I will provide in-line comments and an edit letter to summarize my feedback, as well as offer potential solutions if needed.
Starting from $2.5 per 1000 words
I aim to enhance the heart of the story YOU want to tell.
While I do offer thoughts on how a story might better fit commercial demands, I never want marketability to sacrifice what makes a story unique, and I never want writers to feel like I’m there to demean them. You can read more about how I give critique here.
I am an agented writer, Pitch Wars '18 mentee, 2024 WTMP mentor, and have ample experience tackling tough revisions, including complete rewrites.
I have given critique to more than thirty full manuscripts from agented and unagented, published and unpublished writers, as well as accompanying query materials.
All items come with ONE reply from me to answer any questions about my feedback. Turnaround times are an estimate. Line edits are intended to catch typos or serve as demonstration, and NOT meant to be comprehensive copyediting/proofreading.
All page counts are as formatted using double spaced 12pt in Times New Roman.
Line edits + in-line comments + overview (2wks)
Line edits + in-line comments + overview (3wks)
Line edits + in-line comments + overview (4wks)
Line edits + in-line comments + overview (6wks)
The Editorial Freelancers Association values developmental edition (fiction) at $30 USD/1k words. I am confident in critiquing anything with a speculative element, but DON'T feel confident in giving developmental feedback on contemporary or romance currently.
I would focus on issues such as but not limited to scene-to-scene connectivity, character interactions, and world-building logic. Feedback will include in-line comments + comprehensive edit letter of 500-100 words. (2 mos)
Short fiction is defined as <8000 words. The $25 base price is for up to 1500 words, with $5 added for every extra 500 words. (1 mo)
I would examine the foundation of the story's plot, world-building, and characters. Feedback will include in-line comments + chapter-by-chapter notes + comprehensive edit letter of at least 1500-2000 words. (3 mos)
Short fiction is defined as <8000 words. The $40 base price is for up to 1500 words, with $10 added for every extra 500 words. (1.5 mos)
“Thea is an expert editor and collaborator. Her keen eye for detail, pacing, and plot was so valuable in getting my book ready to query agents. I highly recommend working with her!”
"Thea’s critique is consistently thorough, insightful, and kind. She truly understands authorial intentions and analyzes the work through that lens. I cannot recommend her enough to any writer looking for a keen editorial eye and a commitment to helping writers succeed."
"Thea is well versed with providing insightful, useful feedback. Depending on what areas of focus you desire, Thea will tailor her comments to hone in on those spots while also providing high level notes. Thea is a delight to work with and is incredibly supportive and friendly!"
"I can't begin to express how much Thea helped me in elevating my query package and manuscript! Not only was I given in-depth feedback, I was touched by how she engaged with my book with care and consideration. I truly owe so much to her for landing my agent."
"I cannot recommend Thea more. Her feedback was so incredibly insightful and in-depth. She helped me see my book in new ways and appreciate the possibilities of where I could take it while also treating it with such love and passion. There is no better person to have in your corner!"
"Thea has a keen eye on so many layers of the story: theme, worldbuilding, character arcs, tension, and so much more. She works alongside the writer's vision to bring out the best version of the story. Her notes are precise, incredibly helpful, and always considerate. She truly helped me become a better writer."
All "Query Package" critiques
Short fiction critique
Please include the story's TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC (MG, YA, adult), GENRE, and WORD COUNT for manuscript critiques.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if the type of critique you're looking for is not listed; I'll do my best to see what I can do.
Payment will be via PayPal. For any price more than $55, half will be paid upfront and half after I have completed the critique.
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