Manuscript Critiques
Manuscript critiques are designed to identify your book’s strengths and weaknesses. You’ll get clear feedback on plot, character, pacing, theme, voice, and marketability, fresh market research on competitor titles, and a custom recommended reading list. My feedback is designed to help you take your manuscript to the next level and can serve as a personal touchstone that you can return to throughout the revision process.
Picture Book Critique
Chapter Book Critique
Middle Grade Critique
You’re in good company.
My clients include first-time writers, as well as New York Time Bestsellers and Caldecott winners.
What’s it like to get a critique?
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“Heidi’s critique was incredibly insightful and lit a fire within me. Her feedback inspired me to dig into my manuscript and make revisions. Afterward I felt more prepared to submit my work with confidence. Her insightful critique is 100% worth the money, and my favorite part of working with her was developing a friendship with a fellow book lover who cares about my work."
Experienced author
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"Heidi makes the editing process a breeze to understand, and she took the time and care to understand what I wanted to say. She didn’t just critique my manuscript, she infused my story with a deeper meaning. Working with her gave me the confidence to put my work out there. Next time I write, I’ll be thinking about how I can give my stories more heart, or maybe I’ll just hire Heidi again. Working with her was absolutely delightful!"
Author illustrator
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“I am blown away. How lovely to get your insight and have it be so deep and wide-ranging, so clearly articulated, and so kindly put. You have far exceeded my hopes and expectations about what you might do.”
Experienced author