Sensitive and thorough critique of your manuscript. Contrary to popular belief, nobody writes a clean first draft. It is impossible to see your book clearly, by yourself. This is particularly true if you have been immersed in the occasionally beautiful, pervasively torturous process of slaving over the book for days, months or years at a time. It is time to give someone else a turn with it. Cut the chord, suspend disbelief and allow Water Stone Writers to read and critique your book. A fresh perspective will help you to shape your book into its best self and give it a better shot in the market. If you have come this far, give yourself the luxury of having someone else take care of the next phase of your project. SERVICES INCLUDE: Content editing. Line editing. Overall manuscript evaluation/critique. Critique generally includes anywhere from 10-30 pages of written insight about your book. We analyze the book for elements like setting, plot, voice, character development, accuracy, tone, poetry/economy of language, dialogue. Suggestions can be integrated by the author or by Water Stone Writers. Packages also include a 1 hour phone consultation about your book.