Manuscript Critique Services launches today!

10/1/2013

We’re excited to announce that our new freelance editorial service, Manuscript Critique Services (MCS), is now open to submissions! Because we’re in the party spirit, to celebrate we’re running an epic giveaway, with three 10-Page Critiques and an Agent Submission Package up for grabs.

ABOUT MCS

MCS is an editorial service run by authors Tara Kelly (Harmonic Feedback), Elizabeth Richards (Black City), Jessica Spotswood (Born Wicked), and Paula Stokes (Venom (as Fiona Paul), The Art of Lainey), specializing in Middle Grade, Young Adult, and New Adult novels. As authors, we understand how important it is to have expert feedback on your manuscript, but at a price that you can afford. That's why we have come up with a range of services that will help you at every step of the publishing process, from query critiques to 'Big-Picture' and line edits, all available at wallet-friendly prices.

Check out our services and rates

THE MCS EDITORS

We’re four traditionally published authors with a total of eight books between us and another six on the way. Collectively, our books have sold at auction in major deals, won prestigious literary awards, and have had the film rights snapped up by leading Hollywood studios. In the past we've worked as editors, journalists and educators, and as authors we have worked closely with editors at Penguin, HarperCollins, and Macmillan. We're looking forward to taking all those years of experience and using them to help make your manuscripts better, because we're not just passionate about writing; we love working with other writers. There's something really exciting about coming across that stunning story concept or compelling voice that truly deserves to become part of a book. For us, critiquing a manuscript and then seeing that manuscript sell is every bit as exciting as typing 'The End' on one of our own novels.

Check out our full biographies

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the launch of MCS we're running an international giveaway!

Rules

Open internationally
You can enter as many times as you like
Winners will be drawn at random using Rafflecopter on October 14, 2013
Winners must redeem their prizes by December 31, 2013
Prizes can not be exchanged
Entrants under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian's permission to enter

a Rafflecopter giveaway

60 Comments

Heather Davis link

9/30/2013 11:13:04 pm

I'm almost ready to send my YA sci-fi romance out to agents and would love a bit more feedback. My story is set 400 years in the future in a solar-powered paradise on the verge of war. Thanks for this chance!

Hannah link

9/30/2013 11:14:58 pm

This is a fantastic idea! What a wonderful way to help aspiring authors than have a great team of established and traditionally published authors helping you along the way.

And thank you for the giveaway too! I've taken a look at your services - which are incredibly well priced as well, so bookmarked regardless! I think it would be something that I, as a writer, would greatly benefit from.

Hoping all goes well for this endeavor as well!

Annie Sullivan

9/30/2013 11:34:27 pm

Wow! This sounds like a great opportunity! I've read so many of your books, and I can't wait to read the new ones coming out!

Courtney Leigh

9/30/2013 11:48:56 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity! Sounds like y'all have an interesting business idea. I will keep you in mind for myself and for others I know who might be looking for something like this!

Rachel link

9/30/2013 11:49:15 pm

Awesome idea, you guys! Are you expecting to be working a lot with indie authors?

Aurelia Blue

9/30/2013 11:59:10 pm

What a wonderful way to celebrate! Thank you!!! :)

Emmy Neal link

10/1/2013 12:00:11 am

Thanks so much for the giveaway!!! My MS is about to be out on sub, but I'm still not confident it's polished enough! Bookmarking this page :)

Rebecca Enzor link

10/1/2013 12:22:27 am

What an amazing giveaway - and the perfect way to get your name out there! I wish you luck with your new business :)

Paula Stokes

10/1/2013 12:38:40 am

Thanks for the love and well wishes everybody :-) We're all very excited at the idea of sharing what we've learned with up-and-coming writers!

Carrie link

10/1/2013 12:51:56 am

I have a few novels on the go, one essentially complete the other close. I'd love a critique of my opening pages :)

Stephanie Alexander

10/1/2013 01:09:06 am

I just completeltd my YA manuscript and have been inquiring about page critiques, as well as editing services. I looked at your prices and services and you are offering a lot for a very reasonable price. I love that you are all published authors (whom I'm familiar with!) with various credentials,and I think its fantastic that you've made this available to people who have no idea where to start. I would love to win this!!! I'm also spreading the word about it to my aspiring author friends who wold benefit from the services. Thank you for the giveaway:)

Mayela

10/1/2013 01:28:58 am

Congratulations on the new project! This is a wonderful idea. Living in a non-English speaking country while writing in English means I don't have the option for an in-person critique group so the chance to enter this giveaway is such a good one for me!

Suzanne link

10/1/2013 02:40:46 am

Very exciting. Thanks for the giveaway!

JMD link

10/1/2013 02:46:57 am

If you're going to accept short story critiques as well, I'd love one; I've been very unhappy with what I'm producing lately - I know I don't like it, but I don't know how to change it :(

Jessica@a GREAT read

10/1/2013 04:57:47 am

I've done quite a few queries for my manuscript already and received nothing but rejections. I'd love to know what it is that I could spice up or tweak my writing a bit to make an agent more intrigued.

Carmen B. link

10/1/2013 05:10:34 am

This is such a great opportunity! I'm reworking my novel at the moment and I'd love to get some feedback by professionals who knows what's important to draw in the reader in the beginning and make them care about the characters!

Justine Winans

10/1/2013 05:43:00 am

I think this is an absolutely wonderful service, especially for writers who don't know where to begin after finishing a manuscript.

Best of luck!

Joti

10/1/2013 06:17:30 am

OMGG such a cool idea!!! & a great service!!! i'd love to get feedback!! this is so great!! :D

Jenny

10/1/2013 06:21:56 am

This sounds amazing! I've been looking for a critique partner for a while, so this seems like the next best thing:) I'm currently working on a YA steampunk/fantasy of sorts and would love notes on character development, dialogue and my writing style in general. Thank you so much for starting this and offering this contest!

Mandy Rosas link

10/1/2013 07:38:59 am

Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity!

Deep

10/1/2013 08:08:46 am

This sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks! :D

D.S. Cahr link

10/1/2013 08:37:29 am

Great project - and a great idea. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out (and what you end up charging for the service)

Bonni

10/1/2013 03:29:32 pm

Just today I completed the MG historical novel ms revisions from my beta reader and said to my support gal that the next thing I need is to prepare my package to send to agents. So your giveaway is exactly what I need and MCS and my ms. have the same birthday!

Vania link

10/1/2013 04:47:49 pm

This is so exciting! and it's so great to be able to find such help! I know I'll need it!

Kathleen S. Allen link

10/1/2013 04:56:18 pm

Great prizes! I am in the query trenches and would love to win the submission package.

Destiny

10/1/2013 11:58:20 pm

I could definitely use a critique right now since I am in the trenches of revisions!

Deirdre link

10/2/2013 12:16:27 am

You're website looks great- love the banner...and your services are just what I've been looking for...you seem accessible, experienced, and trustworthy. Best wishes for your new business and fingers crossed for me. Cheers!

Phil

10/2/2013 12:20:40 am

Great idea! Could really use a critique right now.

Summer

10/2/2013 12:36:51 am

I'm deep in the query trenches and would love to win an agent submission package! Who doesn't need a boost to get that "special something" in their MS?!

Thank you ladies!

Jennifer Rummel link

10/2/2013 01:11:39 am

Thanks for a fun opportunity!

Tara

10/2/2013 01:17:45 am

I've read so many of your books and I am so excited for this website launch. What a great idea and opportunity!

Suzanne Goldsmith, author of Washashore: a novel for tweens link

10/2/2013 01:32:54 am

This looks like a wonderful service offered by an expert team, and it's one I may be tempted to pay for even if I do not win—even despite the fact that I just published my first middle grade novel. We can all use the help of those more experienced and successful to move to the next level.

Pamela K Witte link

10/2/2013 02:12:16 am

You've gotta grab the golden ring every chance you get. Put that MS out there, try and try, and try again some more. Shine it till it glows. Thanks for the potential opportunity to polish my YA adventure. The next best thing to being an author is being an author advocate. :)

LANeira

10/2/2013 02:44:29 am

This is an awesome idea for a contest! I would love to get some professional feedback on my first novel-- an epic YA science fiction. Thanks for the opportunity!

Marci link

10/2/2013 02:56:05 am

Was referred here by Trish Doller--I look forward to working with you! Congrats on your launch. I wish you great success!

Kelly O'Connor-Salomon

10/2/2013 02:58:00 am

This is a great idea, and a service I could definitely use!

Margit Sage link

10/2/2013 04:10:42 am

I learn from each critique I receive and provide.

Ryann M link

10/2/2013 04:15:40 am

This is a fantastic giveaway. Congrats on the launch. I've had two rounds of CPs go through my YA manuscript and would love a professional eye with feedback :)

Jessica Capelle

10/2/2013 06:03:53 am

Congrats on the launch! I'll pass the word around for sure and may call on you when I'm finished with this revision! Thank you for the contest opportunity as well!

TLynn

10/2/2013 10:10:57 am

I finished my NA novel over a year ago, but could always use another opinion on my first ten pages. The query critique would be awesome, too! I need to find a way to show agents my concept is unique, not just the "same-old, same-old".

Kaye

10/2/2013 01:28:33 pm

I've always looked for a manuscript critique service with qualified staff, and boy are you guys qualified!

Adrian Diglio link

10/2/2013 01:29:27 pm

I would love to win a free 10 page review of my manuscript because I a looking to submit to agents and publishers right now and would like a solid sample!

Soumi Roy link

10/2/2013 03:19:11 pm

Congrats on the launch! This an wonderful idea.

Sarah

10/2/2013 04:01:56 pm

Thank you so much for this opportunity and even if I don't win I hope to be able to make use of your services in the future! I'm knee deep in my third manuscript and ready to take myself seriously with some professional editing.

Oliver Lockhart link

10/2/2013 07:49:50 pm

I want you to kick my manuscript's ass.

Amy

10/3/2013 03:31:22 am

Congrats on your new venture! Sounds very useful to aspiring writers.

Abigail Johnson

10/3/2013 09:30:47 am

I'm finishing up a new draft of my YA novel and this would be great before I start querying

10/3/2013 11:06:49 am

This would be amazing!!! I need someone to be real with me, not hold my hand and tell me just what I want to hear.

Ellen

10/4/2013 05:22:36 am

I'm submitting my MG novel to agents, and would love a critique of my MS.

Sarah Woodard

10/4/2013 08:58:10 am

Thanks for the chance to win. This is amazing.

Rose link

10/4/2013 10:32:10 am

Congrats on your opening!

Kate

10/5/2013 12:12:11 am

Good deal, thanks!

hannah

10/5/2013 03:26:53 am

I would love to win the prize because I love to write and I thought it would help me improve on it. :)

Mimi Powell

10/7/2013 05:38:59 am

Definitely going to try this some time within the next month!

Amanda link

10/8/2013 01:28:42 pm

Winning this would further my life goal of forcing as many people as possible to read my MS. :)

Reem Eid

10/9/2013 05:24:39 am

I'd love a query critique because I'm just starting out and sending queries to agents.

jessica

10/12/2013 06:20:31 am

What a great new service--congrats! I'm just in my last revision on my ms and am excited about starting to submit soon.

Abee Eduards

11/7/2013 04:23:40 am

Hello everyone... I write Erotic Romance and and in search for a critique expert. Can someone let me know if I am in the right place... Thank you.

Editor Elizabeth link

11/8/2013 01:32:43 am

Hi Abee!

Thanks for getting in touch. At the moment we're only accepting submissions for Middle Grade, Young Adult, and New Adult novels.

Ethan Freeman link

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