Critique Services that help you level up your writing.
Hi! I’m Brielle. You may know me from my YouTube channel, brielle writes. I’m beyond excited to tell you all about my manuscript critique services!
You’ve poured hours of work (and love) into your book—what’s next?
I’m a big believer that getting a second opinion on your project can be a game changer, and my goal is to help you elevate your novel through thoughtful, thorough feedback.
Ready to take your project to the next level? Let’s work together!
If you’re feeling lost or stuck in revision and aren’t sure where to go next, my services can help you identify roadblocks and weaknesses to help tighten and polish your manuscript, so you’re ready for publication, querying, or any other writing goal you’re chasing after!
Sound good? Read on for more details of what our partnership would entail! I can’t wait to work with you.
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My Services
Manuscript Critique
$0.005 per word
Looking for in-depth feedback on your manuscript, but don’t want to pay for a pricey developmental editor?
My manuscript critique package provides thorough feedback on your story, including in-line comments on plot, characterization, pacing, and more.
What You’ll Get:
Thorough in-line comments on your document with developmental feedback on plot development, characters, story pacing, worldbuilding, consistency issues, plot holes & more (+ my reader reactions throughout your novel!)
3+ page edit letter diagnosing your novel’s areas for improvement and addressing questions such as: did the plot pacing and character development feel natural? were there any plot holes or contradictions that need to be corrected? were there any scenes in the book where i wanted more, or that i believe are unnecessary? did your characters feel consistent and compelling? did the story have good flow? were there any moments that took me out of the story?
Personalized feedback. To ensure my feedback is as helpful as possible, I’ll provide a pre-critique questionnaire where you can ask me specific questions about pain points and request focused attention on areas you’re concerned about, so I can cater my feedback to your specific concerns. If requested, I also can look over your synopsis and proposed genre to see if your marketing/querying strategy is aligned with what’s on the page!
Line Level Add-On (+ $0.002 per word): Line level feedback on word choice, awkward sentences, clunky descriptions, cliche phrasing, inconsistencies in character voice, and more.
Testimonials
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“Brielle is a sharp reader, able to pinpoint and articulate highly specific reactions and questions to all elements of your story. While her feedback is deeply thoughtful and detail-oriented, it’s also sensitive, motivating, and fun! Sharing my work with her was like giving my project to a smart, trusted friend. I can’t recommend her enough!”
-Camille Edwards
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“Oh my goodness I was blown away with Brielle and her manuscript critique! I debated the line level add on & am so happy I went ahead and took that leap. To hear her thoughts & critiques line by line was not only helpful to better me as a writer but also heartwarming to see where she swooned. I highly recommend using Brielle & have already booked her for my next project.”
-Ruby Matthews
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“I definitely recommend Brielle for beta reading! Thorough, encouraging, and offered great suggestions. Really appreciated her thoughtful critiques along with seeing her general reactions as a reader. Would work with again in a heartbeat :)”
- Katie Wismer, author of Tell Me Its Right
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“I cannot thank Brielle enough for her brilliant feedback on my manuscript! I had a good feeling about my story, but I knew there were a few things that were just…off. Brielle was able to articulate so many issues I could feel about the manuscript but couldn't quite figure out how to fix. I really appreciated her insightful explanations of why some things weren't landing, and was super grateful for her concrete suggestions on how to fix them. Her feedback was constructive, encouraging, and everything I needed to take my story to the next level. I'm currently in the middle of another project, and I cannot wait to finish it so I can work with her again. I highly recommend Brielle's services!
-Lyneè Urban
Booking Inquiries
The Specifics
Here’s everything you need to know before you book!
Advance Bookings: I am currently accepting advanced bookings for 2025! Booking in advance can help you lock in my current rates, and give you an accountability deadline that encourages you to get your draft over the finish line!
Genres Accepted: I am open to most genres, and most well-versed in fantasy, sci-fi and romance. I am NOT interested in working on non-fiction, poetry, religious fiction or novels with intense dark themes. If unsure, please inquire!
Payment Structure: 50% deposit at time of booking, remaining 50% when you send the manuscript for feedback.
Payments Methods: I am currently accepting payments via Venmo and Paypal.
Cancellations or Rescheduling must be done 30+ days in advance.
Turnaround Time will vary based on length of the project, but averages 2-3 weeks. I am not currently offering rush turnaround times.
Inbox Access: Have follow-up questions after I deliver your critique? No problem! Feel free to email me with any further questions prompted by the feedback, my inbox is open to you for 30 days after our critique end date.
Manuscript Delivery: Manuscripts are accepted as either Google Docs or Microsoft Word files, and must meet formatting standards (12 pt, Times New Roman, double spaced)
Questions? Have additional questions about my services? Reach out to me via email briellejcruz@gmail.com and I’d be happy to answer!