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I will critique your first 10k words for hook, pacing, and reader engagement
Professional Beta Reader and MLS Librarian for Fiction and Memoir
I hold a Master of Library Science (MLS) and provide detailed, reader-focused feedback to help authors strengthen their manuscripts. My services include opening chapter critiques, full-manuscript beta...
About this Gig
Not sure if your opening chapters are hooking readers?
Ill critique up to 10,000 words of your novel with a focus on the reader experience and the developmental issues that matter most in an opening.
Ill look at:
Hook & opening effectiveness
Plot, pacing & tension
Character introductions & relationships
Dialogue & narrative voice
Worldbuilding & clarity
Reader engagement
Confusing, awkward, or repetitive passages
Youll receive your manuscript with inline comments plus a professional editorial report explaining whats working, what may be holding the opening back, and actionable suggestions for revision.
I hold a Master of Library Science and have professional experience in readers advisory, collection development, and literature for multiple age groups. Im also an author and lifelong reader, so I approach manuscripts from both an editorial and reader-focused perspective.
Need feedback on the rest of your manuscript? Message me for a custom full-manuscript offer.
Please message me before ordering if your opening exceeds 10,000 words.
Language:
English
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Can I upgrade this order to a full manuscript read later?
Absolutely! If you find my opening critique valuable and want me to finish the rest of your book, simply message me in our chat. I will gladly generate a premium Custom Offer for your remaining word count.
What file formats do you accept for this service?
I accept standard Microsoft Word documents (.doc or .docx) or shared Google Doc links. This allows me to easily utilize the built-in comment features to leave your in-line margin notes.
