Once a contract has been signed and payment received, I can typically finish a critique within 1–2 weeks. (Though I always add extra time to this estimate as a buffer in case of illness or emergency.)

The only reason I might not meet this turnaround is if the project comes to me around the holidays or some other planned time off. If that’s the case, I’ll be clear about when I can officially start, and the turnaround estimate would start from that date.

I specialize in the following:

✓ Low and high fantasy
✓ Soft sci-fi, dystopian, or parallel worlds
✓ Folklore and mythology retellings

I also consider coming of age, adventure, supernatural (that leans toward fantasy), romance (low– to medium–spice), mystery, memoir, and horror (up to middle grade) on a case-by-case basis.

I do not provide feedback on high romance, heavy spice, erotica, horror (above middle grade), supernatural that leans toward horror, heavy violence or gore, and most nonfiction.

If after reading through the services you’re not sure what you want to do, reach out! We can schedule a brief intro call to discuss your needs and your budget to determine the best path to take.

I approach manuscripts from a point of curiosity and problem-solving. When you hit that contact button, help me get a sense of what we’ll be doing together by including:

• Working manuscript title

• Genre

• A brief (1-2 sentence) synopsis

• Word count (including the outline if you wish me to look at that along with the incomplete draft)

• Is there a specific reason you feel you need help at this stage/an area in which you feel stuck?

• How do you best receive feedback? Do you prefer light and breezy, cutthroat, honest, a back and forth discussion, etc.

Sure. Clients are welcome to add-on a virtual chat for the length they feel works best for them. (This can be added on when booking or after the fact, but should be held within 30 days of feedback delivery.)

1. We’ll connect and I’ll send you a link to schedule an intro call (if you want!). We’ll get to know one another and discuss your project.
2. If you think you may want to move forward, I’ll provide you with a quote, an estimated time to complete, and tentative delivery date.
3. You review my proposal and realize that I can help take your work to the next level.
4. You say, “Let’s do this,” sign the contract I send you, and pay the retainer fee.
5. I’ll have you complete the outline with the details I need and send it to me in a .docx format.
6. Then it’s all on me to dive into your fictional world and get to work!

Sure! I offer a complimentary 15-minute intro call for all new clients to discuss services and needs. For deeper conversations, you can book a 30-, 45-, or 60-minute craft chat to ask questions, brainstorm, and talk through ideas.

For Outline Critiques, I require the full amount upfront to secure space in my schedule.

Preferred payment methods: Zelle (U.S.) or Wise (International). Alternative methods available upon request.

There is a lot more to getting published than putting words to the page. Editing is one step. Marketing is another. But there are factors in between that are entirely up to you and the industry. I can tell you that I’ll provide you with expert feedback and guidance based on my subjective experience and expertise, all intended toward perfecting your writing.