50-Page Critique
Want to know if the first chapters of your story hook the reader in and make them care about your characters and their story? A 50-page critique gives you insight into how well your manuscript is working and can give you tools to use to critique the rest of the manuscript yourself.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- I’ll comb through your first 50 pages of your manuscript and give you notes on the strengths and weaknesses that I see.
- I’ll point out what’s working wonderfully, and where a reader might have questions that pull them out of the story (and make them put the book down).
- An editorial letter (up to 5 pages) with notes on what’s working, what’s not working, and clear next steps for revising the first 50 pages from good to great.
- Advice on how to assess the rest of your manuscript for those same problems.
- Some in-manuscript comments with reader reactions or questions.
- A 60-minute coaching call to chat about the feedback and how it applies to the rest of your manuscript.
PRICING
$300 USD
DETAILS & LOGISTICS
Turnaround Time: I typically book a few weeks to a few months ahead. 50-Page Critiques are scheduled for a 2-week turnaround.
Formats & Platforms: Microsoft Word, Google Meet
Limitations: I do not coach dark romance or romantic suspense.
FIT & FOCUS
This Service Helps With:
- Helping writers know if their opening pages are hitting the right note
- Evaluating whether readers are being hooked
- Providing lower-cost feedback without committing to a full manuscript critique
TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Trisha has been a delight! She truly helped me make my book better. She provided thorough and helpful criticism in the kindest way. I would happily work with her again.”
~ Jacqueline L.