Line-Level Critique
Line editing is an important part of the editing process, but it can be expensive.
Some authors want to self-edit but aren’t sure where to start. Or perhaps a full line edit isn’t in their budget.
A line-level critique provides you with a detailed report that will help you improve the sentence-level craft elements in your novel.
Your report will include actionable advice using examples from your manuscript that you can implement throughout your revisions to enhance your writing. It's like a DIY guide to line editing your story! The report will focus on all the same areas as a line edit, like narrative viewpoint, dialogue, dialogue tags, tense choice, showing vs. telling, etc.
A line-level critique helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript so you can effectively focus your self-editing process.
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At its core, a line-level critique is a learning tool! Line-level critiques are sentence-level evaluations of your novel.
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I’ll offer feedback on areas like narrative viewpoint, dialogue, dialogue tags, tense choice, showing and telling, internalization, character description, character trait and voice consistency, filter words, action beats, sentence length, flow and overall rhythm.
This is not a copyedit. The focus of this edit is not mechanics.
The line-level critique is designed and priced to be an accessible option for authors in need of professional editorial guidance.
$500
Line-level critiques have limited availability each month. Purchasing ensures your spot on Ballard Editorial’s upcoming calendar. but until your contract has been signed by both parties, your delivery date is not guaranteed.
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