First Chapter Critiques
Flat Rate of $30 USD
The first chapter of your novel is critical to capture a readers attention. Whether you are looking to go down the indie publishing route or are getting ready to send out to agents, the first chapter is crucial.
This service includes developmental and line editing.
I will focus on:
- Developmental Edits
- Character analysis
- Narrative analysis, focused on narrative voice and structure
- World building analysis
- Analysis of story’s flow and pacing
- Standard manuscript formatting
- Line Edits
- Spelling, punctuation, grammer
- Sentence structure and flow
- Consistency in names, numbers, abbreviations, and capitalization
- Awkward or confusing phrasing
- Suggestions for better flow and readability
- “Show don’t tell” will be pointed out and suggestions given
- Basic fact checking
- Passive voice
- Address any POV or narrative voice issues
- Offer suggestions regarding excess filter words
- Check dialogue for formatting and dialogue tags
You will recieve:
- Developmental and line edits for your first 4,000 words (often is the first two chapters)
- A two to three page editorial letter focusing on strengths and weaknesses, character development, pacing, and writing style.
- The edited file including track changes in your preferred format
- Feedback through in-line comment