Is this you?

You’ve started your novel ten different times, but you can’t seem to get past the first few chapters.

Maybe you have a story you want to tell – or some great characters marching around in your head – but every time you sit down to write, you feel stumped.

Or maybe you’ve written a novel, but you know it could be better. You’re ready to revise, but you’re not sure where to start.

If any of these sound like your situation, I can help.

First, read my posts about writing.

Second, take Daniel David Wallace’s FREE online novel-writing seminar!

Still need more guidance? Read on…

Want one-on-one help?

I teach creative writing classes and work one-on-one with writers. I can help you start a new novel, revise an old one, or push through a manuscript that has stalled halfway. I specialize in Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction, but I’ll take on the right adult novel project as well.

Eva’s critique was a vital part of getting my manuscript ready and submitted to agents for consideration, and I feel lucky to have such a trusted person on my team. Her services are professional, valuable and I recommend them if you’re feeling stuck, unsure of your novel’s readiness, and before submitting. I met Eva in the Winter of 2014 through a writers group that she had started in Minneapolis. She was an intelligent and Continue Reading

B.A. Veiman

Eva’s comments on the first draft of my manuscript were extremely helpful. Her turnaround was prompt, and she was quick to recommend plot advice, tips, and helpful resources for me to rely on as I continue to work on this project. I would definitely recommend Eva’s critique service to anyone looking to take the next step on a manuscript!

Claire

Your in-depth review of my manuscript, the positive words, the critique I was looking for as to what wasn’t working, and places I didn’t realize it wasn’t working, the suggestions as to what would make it stronger has moved my writing outside the box where I’d stuffed this idea to a place where I’m excited about working on it again. After this great objective review it almost makes me feel I may eventually be able Continue Reading

Ria

I really appreciated your sharp eye for detail (catching some of my habitual punctuation problems) and your suggestions about tightening scenes. Your comments were both honest and encouraging, which can be a difficult balance to achieve, and were consequently very useful in polishing my manuscript. It was great working with you. Thanks again!

Tanya

Option 1: Story Coaching

Send me a 2-page synopsis and up to 5,000 additional words about your novel. This can be the first few chapters, important scenes, or a more in-depth summary. Tell me what you think I need to know in order to help you: what you’ve written so far, where you think you’re going with the story/characters, what’s giving you trouble, etc.

I will provide detailed feedback and ideas about your plot, characters, conflict, and more. I will then give you suggestions about where to go from here and point you towards helpful resources.

All of this for the low price of $150!

Ready to get started with Story Coaching? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page!

Read more about me here!

Option 2: Beta Reader Feedback

Send me your entire novel. I will provide detailed feedback on your overall manuscript with notes and ideas about plotting and structure, character, dialogue, point of view, summary versus scene, and other major areas of craft. I will suggest revision strategies and provide resources to help you take the next steps towards your ultimate goal.

For a very reasonable price, you will receive:

in-text comments on your manuscript
a comprehensive, written critique letter
a follow-up phone call or email with me

I accept Young Adult and Middle Grade manuscripts. I will also take on adult manuscripts if I feel I am the right beta reader for the project. Prices vary depending on length but are as low as $400 for a full novel critique.

Ready to get started with Beta Reader Feedback? Fill out the form below!

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