I will critique your speculative short story

3.5
3.5

United States

I speak English

22 orders completed

Meticulous Editor

Whether your work needs substantive editing, proofreading, beta reading, or book blurbing, I'm here to help you craft and market a story your audience can't wait to devour. My job is to recognize, res...
About this Gig

Whether you're self-publishing or ready to start submitting, I can provide an outside reader's opinion to help you put the finishing touches on your piece. Let me give you a fresh perspective on your draft!


I am a meticulous editor, award-nominated author, and slush reader who has been professionally blurbing and reviewing books of all kinds since 2015.


What's included:

  • A 1-page critique of your story that identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the piece.


Available add-ons:

  • An in-depth editorial assessment that includes developmental feedback.
  • A sample edit of your first page.


RUSH DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE.


Please, no:

  • Short-story collections
  • Novel excerpts
  • Nonfiction
  • Poetry


Got questions? Feel free to reach out!

Language:

English

Delivery style preference

Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.

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2 reviews for this Gig
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    skifemme

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    This editor included excellent suggestions about related reading. Her thoughts about my story were general, not connected to specific points in the text, so they were of limited use. For instance, she says the beginning of the story sounded like a beat from "save the cat," which I have heard of but am...

    Up to $50

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    6 days

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    nagmak

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Excellent detailed feedback, will definitely be reaching out to Kristian again! I appreciate how they picked up on some really fine points I would've missed otherwise. I have a lot to work with!

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2 reviews for this Gig
3.5

(1)
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(1)
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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4
  • Recommend to a friend
    3
  • Service as described
    3.5
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Most relevant
  • S

    skifemme

    US

    United States

    2

    This editor included excellent suggestions about related reading. Her thoughts about my story were general, not connected to specific points in the text, so they were of limited use. For instance, she says the beginning of the story sounded like a beat from "save the cat," which I have heard of but am...

    Up to $50

    Price

    6 days

    Duration

    K
    image-docs

    Seller's Response

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • N
    image-docs

    nagmak

    Repeat Client

    US

    United States

    5

    Excellent detailed feedback, will definitely be reaching out to Kristian again! I appreciate how they picked up on some really fine points I would've missed otherwise. I have a lot to work with!

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No