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?

  • “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

  • “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

  • "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

  • “Without your editing and support, I wouldn't have been able to create something I'm so happy with.”

    —Self-published author

  • “After working with Heidi, I feel better prepared to dig deep to make my story the best it can be. Heidi has lit a fire in my belly to continue to work on my story. She comprehensively answered my questions and concerns in an insightful and caring manner that invited further discussion. If a friend or colleague asked me to describe working with Heidi, I would say it’s been rewarding and a pleasure."

    Award winning author

  • “The critique was amazing. She gave such fantastic feedback. It’s going to be so useful as I go back and revise. Heidi is a fantastic resource.”

    Book blogger and writer

Invest in a manuscript critique to save time and worry.