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Beta Read

This is a thoughtful read with specific feedback about how the big picture elements of your story, novella, or novel may come across to a member of your target audience.

manuscript evaluation

This evaluation is a constructive overall critique of the big picture elements of your novel or novella, whether you’re seeking to publish traditionally or independently.

developmental edit

A developmental edit (also known as substantive edit) is an in-depth analysis and constructive critique of the big picture elements of your novel or novella, whether you’re seeking to publish traditionally or independently.

Short Story evaluation

These evaluations are constructive critiques of the big picture elements of your short fiction. This may be useful if you’re preparing to submit to an anthology or contest, or if you’re mainly seeking direction.

First Chapter evaluation

This is a constructive critique of the big picture elements of your first chapter, how it’s setting up the rest of your book, and whether it’s likely to make your readers want to take the book home and keep reading.

Contact me

Contact me here with questions or if you’re not sure where to start.

If you’re interested in a sample edit for a work over 8,000 words, go to this form.

If you’re interested in an evaluation for your first chapter or story up to 8,000 words, go to this form.

maryfursearts@proton.me

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