Your manuscript has only one chance to make a first impression. Make your opening count or literary agents, acquisition editors, and readers will toss your story as fast as they pick it up.
What if you had a bestselling author teaming up with a Hollywood editor to tell you what’s working in your opening and what isn’t?
Author William Sirls had his first novel picked up by Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson without agent representation. He holds a master’s degree in creative writing and his debut novel became a #1 bestseller with the film adaptation released by Pureflix and Universal Studios.
Veteran Hollywood editor Sam Bauer is the founder of Peripheral Edit, an LA-based company that handles all aspects of production editing. Primarily known as the editor of the cult classic, “Donnie Darko,” with Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam’s expertise and understanding of the building blocks of effective story are seen in his works that have featured The Rock, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Paul Walker, Justin Timberlake, and many more.
William and Sam will review the first twenty pages of your manuscript, offering professional feedback in writing as well as in a phone or video conversation that covers the following critical elements:
- HOOK
- Action
- Description
- Conflict
- Pacing
- POV
- Setting
- Dialogue
- Motivation
Think about how much time you put into your manuscript. Even if you are in the early stages of writing your novel, it’s wise to get your opening looked at because William and Sam may flag mistakes in the first twenty pages that many authors repeat throughout the manuscript. Getting it right early will set the stage for good writing throughout the rest of the story!
In addition, William and Sam will discuss the absolute musts all new authors should do before releasing their novels, including creating social media, forming pre-launch street teams, doing giveaways, setting up book signings at stores throughout the country, and much more!
Price: $675.00 Turnaround: 3 Days.
Inquire under the “Contact” tab or email us at writers@thenewyorkcritique.com to give your novel the attention it deserves!
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