Manuscript Critiques
The centerpiece of the R(ev)ise and Shine! mission is to help other writers grow. We offer a host of opportunities for writers to work one-on-one with our experienced mentors who can offer editorial feedback on works-in-progress at all stages.
Each of us has our own unique approach to helping other writers, as well as our own preferences for the types of projects we take on. To learn more, click on the mentor links below to see who best fits your needs and then fill out an application at the bottom of this page for the service(s) you’re requesting.
Choose Your Mentor
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Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Rob Costello
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Jennifer Richard Jacobson
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Jo Knowles
The Process
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Step 1
You’ll fill out the application for the service linked below, describing yourself, your project, and selecting first and second choice for mentor.
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Step 2
We’ll review your application & let you know who you’ve been matched with. Due to schedules, you may not always get your first choice, but we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Step 3
You and your mentor will agree on a fee and schedule for your particular project. Please note that fees for some services range depending on length and type of project.
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Step 4
Hooray! You’ll submit your work to your mentor as arranged between the two of you and await feedback.
Services Available
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Picture Book Critique
$250
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Beginning Reader Critique
$350
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Chapter Book Critique
$500
Up to 10,000 words
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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First Chapter Critique & Synopsis/Outline
$300-$700
Sliding price depending on length
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Short Story Critique
$300-$500
Up to 7,500 words (sliding price depending on length)
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Early Middle Grade Novel Critique (Prose or Verse)
$1,200 for first 45,000 words/$250 per additional 5,000 words
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Full Novel Critique (Prose or Verse)
$1,500 for first 60,000 words/ $250 per additional 5,000 words
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Coaching/Ongoing Partial Novel Manuscript Critiques
$500 per session
Up to 15,000 word batches (minimum of 3 submissions required)
Coaching/guidance as you go
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Middle Grade Nonfiction Critique
$1,200 for first 45,000 words/$250 per additional 5,000 words
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Memoir Critique (Prose or Verse)
$1,500 for first 60,000 words/ $250 per additional 5,000 words
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Graphic Novel Script Critique
$1,000 for first 35,000 words/ $250 per additional 25 pages
Manuscript comments and editorial letter
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Phone Coaching
$75 per hour
No written feedback
