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Written Critique - Chapter Book or Novels
Written Critique - Chapter Book or Novels
Confidently know you've written a story that's ready to be published.
Get a professional critique today to see if your story receives the Story Seal of Approval for completion. Using our rating scale from 1-3, you'll know whether your story's ready to move onto publication. The best way to have confidence in your writing and ensure you're creating a story you'll be proud to share with your family and friends.
NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR CHAPTER BOOK OR NOVEL CRITIQUES. IF YOU NEED A PICTURE BOOK CRITIQUE, CLICK HERE.
THE CRITIQUE WILL HELP YOU KNOW IF...
- Your characters are fully developed
- You have a complete plot in your draft
- Your story idea is marketable
- Your story will connect with children before you ever move forward with the publishing process
CRITIQUE NOTES INCLUDE...
- Story Seal of Approval rating
- Character and plot development
- Elements that require the most attention
- Voice/age category appropriateness
- Marketability
- Suggested next steps
- Critique notes PDF pack and in-story notes
What critique recipients are saying:
"Excellent critique! Brooke made concrete suggestions for the parts that needed help and pointed out the parts that were well written. This is my first attempt at writing a picture book, so it's the perfect resource for me. I recommend her for both beginning writers, as well as, more advanced writers." - Leslie Harris -
"Working with Brooke was extremely beneficial to writing and improving my manuscript. She is insightful and not afraid to tell you what needs work. I would highly recommend getting her to critique your work, as she is uplifting and a great mentor." - Brittany MacBeth -
"I am so pleased with my critique! Her recommendations gave me clarity about issues I needed to address. She obviously knows the writing and publishing business!" - Elizabethann Moore -
"Brooke was very insightful, helpful, and encouraging. I definitely felt validated in my book writing attempt, and have been encouraged to keep pursuing getting it published!" - Joanna Dean -
"I felt like she was holding my hand through the process. She was so helpful in guiding me through what I needed to do to improve my story. I was flying high for the rest of the day. Thank you Brooke!" - Vera Yardley -
WHAT TO SEND FOR CRITIQUE...
- Word Doc or PDF submission of the first 10-pages of your story
- Story in proper format: size 12-font and double-spaced
- Chapter Outline + One-page Synopsis to help the reviewer know the direction of the story
Learn more about the critique process here.
Who's the critique best suited for?
A written chapter book or novel critique is perfect for anyone with a finished children's story who wants to know if they should take the next step. With the critique, you'll get our Story Seal of Approval to help you know if you should edit your story first or if it's ready to send to publishers.
How soon after purchasing will you receive your critique?
Your story notes will be delivered via email within 4-6 weeks of purchase. If you don't see a confirmation email from us upon booking or don't receive your notes in that timeframe, please be sure to reach out for help.
NOTE: If you need them faster, you can book a rush order critique here to get them in 2-3 weeks instead.
This is for written critique feedback only. No requests for calls or resubmission without rebooking will be accepted.
Please note: This is a non-refundable purchase. In order to keep your critique spot with us, you must send your story manuscript per the guidelines within 30 days of purchase. Late submissions will be charged but not critiqued.