Critique Services that help you fall in love with your writing.
Ready to take your project to the next level? Let’s work together!
Hi! I’m Brielle. You may know me from my YouTube channel, brielle writes. I’m beyond excited to be launching my new 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 book while treating your vision with care, so you can fall in love with your writing.
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My Services
Manuscript Critique
$0.005 per word
Minimum word count of 20k words
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, characters, story pacing, voice, worldbuilding and story structure (+ my reader reactions throughout your novel!)
2-3 page edit letter diagnosing your novel’s strengths and weaknesses and addressing questions such as: did the pacing and character development feel natural? were there any moments that took me out of the story? were there any plot holes or contradictions that need to be corrected? were there any scenes in the book where i wanted more? did your characters feel consistent and complex? did the story have good flow?
Line Level Add-On (+ $0.002 per word): Line level feedback on word choice, awkward sentences, clunky descriptions, cliche phrasing, 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
Booking Inquiries
The Specifics
Here’s everything you need to know before you book!
Advance Bookings: I am currently accepting advanced bookings up to June 2025! (note I still have earlier slots available). Booking in advance can help you lock in a lower rate, as my prices will rise in the future.
Genres Accepted: I am primarily interested in working on fantasy and romance novels, but am open to some other genres. 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. I am not currently offering rush turnaround times.
Short Projects: Projects under 50k words will receive a shortened edit letter.
Questions? Have additional questions about my services? Reach out to me via email briellejcruz@gmail.com and I’d be happy to answer your qs!