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Check Your Story Pulse

Be true to your story

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Mini Manuscript Evaluation

You’ve written a manuscript. Now let’s make sure your story is working.

You’ve written, rearranged, reimagined. You’ve tried to get yout characters to behave and wrestled your plot into shape more times than you can count. But something still isn’t clicking and you’re too close to see it clearly.

That’s where I come in. With a sharp eye for story structure and emotional arcs, I’ll help you step back and see the bigger picture, so you can revise with clarity and confidence instead of crossing your fingers.

What You’ll Get:

  • A developmental evaluation of your novel’s foundation, based on: Your Mini Blueprint materials (provided by me), a one-page synopsis and your first chapter (max 5000 words)
  • A written summary (3–5 pages) of what’s working, what’s unclear, and where the story can grow
  • In-line comments for specific, actionable insights on your opening chapter
  • A 50-minute coaching call on Zoom to walk through your feedback, ask questions, and discuss the next steps
  • Clarity on your genre conventions and market positioning

This is for writers who’ve already done the heavy lifting, but need an editorial check-in to make sure their foundation is solid before the start revising

Who it's for:
  • Writers before or mid-revision who want a solid check on their premise, genre fit, and the story's arc
  • Writers spinning their wheels and wondering if they’re solving the right problems
  • Writers craving thoughtful, story-level feedback without committing to a full developmental edit
Availability:

This is a limited seasonal offer. Four (4) spots are available throughout the rest of 2026. Turnaround approximately  8 business days.

Your investment:
USD 249

or

EUR 220
One-time payment
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“Karmen’s Mini Manuscript Evaluation blew me away. With her deep grasp of genre and storytelling craft, she quickly spotted where my scenes lacked tension, my dialogue slipped into “as you know, Bob,” and my characters needed more interiority to connect with readers. Her feedback was both kind and incisive, the exact insight I needed to strengthen my writing. She also pointed out where tension sagged in my scenes and gave me clear, actionable suggestions for strengthening those moments. Even though I know the craft, I was reminded how essential it is to have another set of expert eyes on my work. Karmen brought the keen insight, knowledge, and experience I needed to take my writing to the next level. “

~ Karla Diaz
Paranormal Fantasy Writer

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